You know what they say about the “best-laid plans.” The same holds true for NBA teams.

Sometimes, they don’t work out. They also say that when people make plans, God laughs. You may think you’ve got a clear course charted, but don’t be shocked if there are some unexpected obstacles along the way. 

When a team makes a major decision, it’s safe to assume they have a plan. On the other hand, it’s never safe to assume that plan will pan out. 

When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded a tremendous amount to acquire Rudy Gobert, they had a plan. It was a clear one – given Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive shortcomings, why not move him to the 4, and acquire the best defensive 5 in the NBA?

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It’s far too early to deviate from that plan, but if this season continues the way it’s started for the Wolves, they may have to consider charting a different course. 

Trading Towns would certainly be a bold decision. Here’s a deal that has the Wolves sending him to the New York Knicks.