Why the Trade Benefits the Minnesota Timberwolves

The top priority for the Minnesota Timberwolves remains to keep Karl-Anthony Towns locked in on staying long-term. There isn’t a need to keep Jarrett Culver when there are real weaknesses at the forward spots.

Malik Beasley is clearly a key member of the Timberwolves’ plans going forward— receiving a four-year, $60 million contract earlier in the NBA offseason. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards was selected with the No. 1 overall pick. Then the point guard position has both D’Angelo Russell and Ricky Rubio.

The Timberwolves could use a more formidable option at the four spot— creating a logical pathway for a piece like Kyle Kuzma to help. He is a player who has been inconsistent throughout his career and that could be because of the pressure in Los Angeles. Sometimes a player can benefit from going to a smaller team.

Kuzma would help the Timberwolves right away and start alongside Towns in the frontcourt. Finding more balance throughout the depth chart would go a long way and moving Jarrett Culver for such a piece would get it done.