MINNEAPOLIS — The only splashes made this summer by the Minnesota Timberwolves were new contracts for two of their best big men, an unusually quiet offseason for an organization that has rarely been far from the next round of upheaval.

The front office stayed intact. No roster-rattling trade was made in the days leading up to training camp. Seven of the top eight players have returned from the 2024-25 team that reached the Western Conference finals for a second straight time. The candidates to fill roles in the regular rotation are picks from previous drafts, not rookies. Even superstar Anthony Edwards had a relatively quiet profile, without any international competition to play in.

“This time last year, I was on the plane flying here, so it feels great,” said guard Donte DiVincenzo,

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