Following the NBA Draft, Timberwolves president Tim Connelly was pleased with how the team performed with their picks. He explained that Beringer will be a defensive presence, but he's unsure what he will bring in terms of offense.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected French center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

That’s the route Minnesota is taking, as the Timberwolves nabbed Joan Beringer to backup Rudy Gobert. Beringer, 18, was drafted with the No. 17 overall pick in the first round of Wednesday’s NBA draft. The 6-foot-11 Frenchman played last season for Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia.