Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G/F RJ Barrett, G Derrick Rose, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns, F/C Nathan Knight
Of course, cutting ties with a plan too early can be as poor a decision as committing to a bad plan.
Suppose you planned on going on vacation. On the way to the airport, you get a flat tire. You could throw up your hands and say “this was a mistake!” and miss out on the trip of a lifetime. Alternatively, you could find another way to the airport.
Again – it’s far too early for the Timberwolves to cut ties with their twin towers look. Granted, their 2-2 record is disappointing, but it would always take time for this group to gel.
Luckily, they couldn’t cut ties with Towns now if they wanted to. Since he was signed to an extension this summer, he can’t be traded until January 3rd.
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If the Timberwolves are still .500 by then, they may want to entertain some different, more drastic plans.
Could this move really be the right one?
