Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal 

Granted, nobody is expecting the Timberwolves to trade Towns this season. On the other hand, it could end up being the right decision, as crazy as that may sound. 

After all, trading Anthony Edwards is obviously a non-option. Moreover, the Wolves won’t get the same value for Gobert that they would for Towns. By the process of elimination, Towns is the odd man out. 

If the Wolves do end up shopping him, this deal should make them better. For starters, it brings in two players who space the floor for Edwards, which should allow him to maximize his strengths. Moreover, they’re both quality players. 

Realistically, VanVleet would become the Wolves’ new second option. On the other hand, if Anunoby really does have hidden playmaking abilities, he should have the space to showcase them in Minnesota. 

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Finally, the Wolves make up a fair amount of the draft capital they gave up on the Gobert trade here.

Should the Raptors give it up to land Towns?