In a recent mock draft of NBA Draft on SI, Minnesota added a veteran floor general who should fit well alongside the team's other pieces.

Nicola Jokic poured in an NBA record 18 of his 56 points in overtime to lead the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points for Denver.

Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.

The Timberwolves and Garnett bowed out in the first round of the playoffs for seven straight seasons, but KG never hinted at wanting out. When he finally won a championship with the Celtics in 2008, the first thing out of his mouth after his now-famous “Anything is possible!” line was, “ This is for everybody in ‘Sota .”

Trade rumors link the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Charlotte Hornets, but not LaMelo Ball, amid ongoing guard evaluations.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have climbed to the 5th spot in the conference with a 20-10 record, showing significant improvement after a slow start. Led by Anthony Edwards, the team's recent wins, including one against the New York Knicks,

Nikola Jokic is a three-time NBA MVP. Something like that doesn't happen by fluke; he's been the NBA's best offensive player for years. The Denver Nuggets man has dealt with his excellence being normalized by this point.