These 3 Teams Should Pursue Knicks’ Obi Toppin In Trade Talks

Obi Toppin, New York Knicks
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Karl Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Trade Rumors
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Minnesota Timberwolves

Whenever a team boasts a sweet-shooting big man like Karl-Anthony Towns, it changes the equation of their roster construction.

After all, frontcourt spacing is at a premium in the modern NBA. Most teams desire three-point shooting at the 4 spot. The Minnesota Timberwolves are different: since they get elite spacing at the 5, they prioritize defense (Towns’ only real weakness) at power forward.

What if the Timberwolves could have both?

Granted, Toppin’s 30.8% accuracy from distance last season is uninspiring. It’s still better than the Timberwolves’ incumbent power forward Jarred Vanderbilt. He shot 14.3% on 0.2 attempts per game from deep last season. He’s basically a non-shooter.

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Meanwhile, Toppin provides many of the qualities Vanderbilt does in addition to his superior shooting. He’s a multipositional defender who plays hard. He’s also a much better ball-handler and overall offensive player.

He’d be an upgrade for a Timberwolves team who’ll be angling to advance past the first round of the playoffs in 2022-23.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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