2022-23 赛季，明尼苏达森林狼尽管交易来了鲁迪·戈贝尔，但表现有所提升，仍未能进入冠军争夺战。 2022-23 Minnesota Timberwolves' improved performance, despite trade for Rudy Gobert, failed to reach championship contention.

明尼苏达森林狼队 2021-22 赛季和 2022-23 赛季的鲜明对比凸显了菲尼克斯太阳队进步的希望。 The Minnesota Timberwolves' contrasting 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons highlight the Phoenix Suns' hope for progress. 尽管用未来的首轮选秀权换来了鲁迪·戈贝尔，但森林狼队却因球队化学反应和伤病问题而举步维艰，成绩不如上赛季，并在第一轮就输掉了比赛。 Despite trading future first-round picks for Rudy Gobert, the Wolves struggled with chemistry and injuries, finishing lower than the previous season and losing in the first round. 森林狼的怀疑者被证明是错误的，因为唐斯和戈贝尔表现出了兼容性，但球队未能争夺冠军。 The Timberwolves' doubters were proven wrong, as Towns and Gobert showed compatibility, but the team fell short of championship contention.