The Timberwolves took a step in 2017-18 with their first postseason appearance since 2003-04.
The accelerated rebuild that started in June with the trade for Jimmy Butler now enters an offseason of continued expectations -- not just to appear in the playoffs, but advance past the last week of April.
With the Wolves eliminated by the Rockets, let's look ahead to the free-agency, draft and trade decisions facing Minnesota this offseason.