The Atlanta Hawks are heavily rumored to be in the market for a second star to pair with Trae Young this NBA offseason. Just don’t expect anyone to hand one to them.
That includes the Minnesota Timberwolves and their star center Karl-Anthony Towns. The Wolves just made their second playoff appearance with the former number-one pick in their uniform.
In all likelihood, they’ll be looking to build on that momentum next season.
In other words, these scenarios project as unlikely. Still, every team has a price. If the Atlanta Hawks felt they needed KAT at all costs, they could make the Timberwolves an offer they couldn’t refuse.
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Still, the cost of that offer may be prohibitive for the Hawks. Again: they probably won’t trade for Towns this summer. The pairing of Young and Towns is also fraught with defensive concerns.
It’s still a notion worth entertaining. Here are two trade packages that send Towns to the Atlanta Hawks.