Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: F Dorian Finney-Smith, G Spencer Dinwiddie
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G D’Angelo Russell
Sometimes, a trade really just makes perfect, immediate sense for both sides.
The Minnesota Timberwolves could really use a 3-and-D to slot in at the 4 spot alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Last season, they ran Jarred Vanderbilt at that spot, and he performed nobly. On the other hand, he’s a non-spacer. Finney-Smith provides a similar level of defense while also spacing the floor.
Furthermore, Dinwiddie makes up a degree of Russell’s production. This trade helps the Wolves upgrade at the 4 without losing all of the ball-handling they had in Russell.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks land the most talented player in this exchange in Russell. He and Doncic would make for one of the most potent playmaking backcourts in the NBA.
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If you can’t tell, we really like this deal. On the other hand, that doesn’t mean either team involved necessarily will. Let’s explore a couple of other possibilities that land Russell in Dallas.
