Washington Wizards Receive: D’Angelo Russell, No. 19 Pick, No. 40 Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: F Kyle Kuzma, G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G Ish Smith
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards would come together on a deal centered around D’Angelo Russell as he enters the final year of his current contract.
The $31.3 million salary Russell is set to earn in 2022-23 is unfavorable and would likely require parting with an asset. As a result, the Timberwolves would include the No. 19 overall pick along with the No. 40 overall pick.
The Wizards would send Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Ish Smith to the Timberwolves. Kuzma would slide into the starting four spot for Minnesota while Smith can serve as a stopgap option in the backcourt if needed.
It has been a struggle for the Wizards to find an answer at point guard in recent seasons. Russell Westbrook sought a trade after his one season in town then Spencer Dinwiddie just flat out didn’t end up being a fit.
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With Russell, there wouldn’t be a long commitment and the hope would be that he can fill an important role alongside Bradley Beal in the backcourt.
Here is a closer look at this NBA trade scenario from the perspectives of the Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves:
