Tim Connelly

President of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Tim Connelly (born May 15, 1976) is an American basketball executive who is the president of basketball operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Quick Facts

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Position: President of basketball operations; General manager
League: NBA
Born: 15 May 1976
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
College: Fordham University & Catholic University

Lore & Background

Connelly was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Fordham University and then transferred to Catholic University for his junior year. He began his NBA career as an intern for the Washington Wizards in 1996. He later worked for the New Orleans Hornets and became president of basketball operations for the Denver Nuggets in June 2013. On May 23, 2022, he agreed to a five-year, $40 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Reader's Guide

Connelly's executive career includes roles with the Washington Wizards (intern, assistant video coordinator, scout, director of player personnel), New Orleans Hornets (assistant general manager), Denver Nuggets (executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager, later president of basketball operations), and Minnesota Timberwolves (president of basketball operations).

Did You Know?

Connelly worked under NBA legend Wes Unseld during his time with the Wizards.
He was promoted to president of basketball operations of the Nuggets in 2017 to retain Artūras Karnišovas as general manager.
Connelly helped acquire Nikola Jokic, Gary Harris, Jamal Murray, Monté Morris, and Michael Porter Jr. through the draft.
He traded five picks and five players for Rudy Gobert on July 6, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tim Connelly's role with the Timberwolves?

He serves as President of Basketball Operations, overseeing the team's front-office basketball decisions. He has held that position since May 23, 2022.

How long did Tim Connelly spend with the Denver Nuggets?

His tenure in Denver ran from June 17, 2013, through May 23, 2022—nearly nine years. He departed the Nuggets to take the Timberwolves' top basketball-operations job.

What deal did Tim Connelly sign to join Minnesota?

On May 23, 2022, he agreed to a five-year contract worth $40 million with the Timberwolves. That agreement brought him into the President of Basketball Operations seat he still occupies.