2017 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: How Should the First Round Play Out?

7. Minnesota Timberwolves: Malik Monk, SG/PG

Team needs: Off-guard efficiency, three-point shooting, defensive rebounding.

The Minnesota Timberwolves make it a trio of teams who could potentially trade out of a top 10 spot for a player like Butler. If that were to transpire, the Chicago Bulls could go in an entirely different direction with this pick, but as if this writing, it's in the young paws of the T-Wolves.

The Timberwolves' needs haven't changed since our last mock. Their shooting guard efficiency was terrible, Zach LaVine's coming off of a major injury (and will be playing on the final year of his rookie contract) and they'll watch Shabazz Muhammad and Brandon Rush head to free agency this summer. So whether it's to start or come off the bench, more wing scoring will be necessary for the youthful Wolves to compete in the West.

The only difference between mock draft 1.0 and 2.0 is the availability of a much better prospect and fit in Malik Monk, given Monk's ability to fill it up (19.8 points per game) with efficiency from deep (39.7% from three).

Minnesota ranked last in three-point makes, attempts and attempt rate in 2016-17, so Monk's marks of 2.7 makes and 6.9 attempts at a rate of 47% will surely be a welcome sight for coach Tom Thibodeau.

Previous mock: Donovan Mitchell