Meet the Timberwolves' newest players

Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns
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The Minnesota Timberwolves picked Karl Anthony Towns, the 19-year-old from New Jersey, in the 2015 NBA draft. Also joining the Wolves thanks to a pair of late trades is Tyus Jones, who played for Apple Valley High School.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about this year's draft.

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