New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, G Jaylen Nowell
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Devonte’ Graham, F Josh Hart, G Tomas Satoransky, 2022 Second Round Pick (via UTA)
If Karl-Anthony Towns is not the name being moved, it could be D’Angelo Russell. He was originally acquired to add some firepower to the lineup but would also benefit the team as a trade piece.
If the Timberwolves prove unable to land Ben Simmons in a trade, there is little reason to hold onto Russell if cheaper depth pieces can be acquired to fit alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.
The Pelicans would receive D’Angelo Russell and Jaylen Nowell in this particular package.
In return, the Timberwolves would get a return point guard in Graham. He was sent to the Pelicans in a sign-and-trade deal from the Charlotte Hornets.
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Josh Hart and Tomas Satoransky would also be going to Minnesota, along with a second-round pick in next year’s draft. These players could slot in and contribute in an underrated way from the start.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around D’Angelo Russell would impact both the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans.
