This Suns-Timberwolves Trade Features D’Angelo Russell

Russell, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Trade Rumors
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D'Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Trade Rumors
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Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Chris Paul 
Phoenix Suns Receive: G D’Angelo Russell 

Of course, players aren’t the only people aware of their aging curve in the NBA. Front offices keep a keen eye on it as well. 

When assembling a team, you often want the majority of your players to be on a similar aging curve. That way, they can grow and peak together.

With that said, the Phoenix Suns showed tremendous indifference to that principle when they signed Chris Paul. 

Fair enough. The idea in Phoenix was to add Paul to a talented young core and push them over the hump. It worked. The Suns made the NBA Finals in Paul’s first year with the team and won 64 games last season. 

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Yet, there is drama surrounding this team. Jae Crowder requested a trade, and Deandre Ayton doesn’t look far removed from doing the same. There is a general sense that the Suns’ luck may be running up. 

Could acquiring Russell help extend it? 

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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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