Phoenix Suns Receive: C Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: C Deandre Ayton, F Jae Crowder, F/C Dario Saric, 2023 first-round pick swap, 2024 first-round pick, 2026 first-round pick (top 5 protected)
The Phoenix Suns have a good thing going right now and Karl-Anthony Towns could be that next big addition. He was a teammate of Devin Booker’s at Kentucky and they could reunite in a deal like this.
Towns would bring star power to the frontcourt of the Suns moving forward. He would form a one-two punch for the long-term alongside Booker. Assuming that Chris Paul were to stay with the team, Phoenix would have a short-term trio that could rival just about any.
If Towns is moved, Deandre Ayton would have to be part of the package to replace him in Minnesota. Ayton has improved drastically with Paul running point. Jae Crowder and Dario Saric, along with some future draft assets.
Towns has solidified himself as being an elite center while Ayton still has a ways to go, but his progression is something to take note of. There wouldn’t be a lot of draft assets involved in this NBA trade scenario due to the increased value Ayton has carved out for himself.
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Both the Suns and Timberwolves face different circumstances as franchises. Phoenix has a short window with Paul in the backcourt while Minnesota’s focus is surrounding Anthony Edwards.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Karl-Anthony Towns would impact both the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves.
