New Orleans Pelicans Receives: Karl Anthony-Towns, D’Angelo Russell
Minnesota Timberwolves Receives: Brandon Ingram, Steven Adams, Jaxson Hayes, 2021 1st Round Pick, 2022 1st Round Pick (via LAL), 2023 1st Round Pick, 2024 1st Round Pick Swap (via MIL)
The Pelicans and Timberwolves could embark on a trade that could see some great talent being sent out to both squads, and it could make a lot of sense. Sometimes, it’s a matter of having the right fit and New Orleans could use a change to boost their success.
It would take significant value in order to convince the Timberwolves to move on from Karl-Anthony Towns. Perhaps with new ownership, going with a long-term approach to add fitting pieces around Anthony Edwards could be a priority. It will take NBA Draft assets in order to get it done, but as well as a talented centerpiece like Brandon Ingram to be more enticing.
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If the Pelicans would be including Brandon Ingram in a trade package, it would be important to land a pull-up shooting threat D’Angelo Russell, even if it meant taking on his large contract.
This trade gives both sides exactly what they’re looking for in terms of talent, and it’s a very fair deal between two competitive rosters. Let’s take a look at how this trade directly impacts each team directly.