The Minnesota Timberwolves might have taken a step forward this NBA season, but that does not mean that the same cast of characters will be back next season.
After finishing as the seventh seed in the Western Conference this season, the Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round of the postseason. In its playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota blew three fourth-quarter double-digit leads.
They are hoping to become a consistent contender in the West moving forward. Minnesota might have to do this without D’Angelo Russell.
The Timberwolves have been willing to move Russell for over a year now – if they were able to find the right trade partner. Let’s not forget that the Timberwolves were interested in acquiring Ben Simmons before being sent to Brooklyn. Russell would have had to be involved in this deal.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Minnesota Timberwolves Could Trade D’Angelo Russell This Offseason
Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns have been close friends and this could be a potential roadblock in a deal. Now, Minnesota could revisit the idea with the emergence of Anthony Edwards during his first two years in the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves would have to keep their max player involved in order to keep the locker room in a good place.
At this point in his career, Russell is no stranger to trades. We are entering another offseason where he could be moved. Let’s take a closer look at three teams that could have interest in Russell this offseason.
