This Lakers-Timberwolves Trade Features D’Angelo Russell

You can only be disappointed if you had expectations in the first place. The same holds true for NBA teams and their fans.

Let’s say it’s your birthday. If you need to have the best day of your year or else you’ll be disappointed, the odds are not in your favor. On the other hand, if you’re satisfied with a little bit of cake: happy birthday!

If they’re expected to be contenders, anything less is disappointing. Meanwhile, fans of rebuilding teams should be content to just see a little progress.

By that standard, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers should both be disappointed this year.

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At 4-4, the Wolves certainly hoped to be having a better season. Still, that pales in comparison to the 2-5 Lakers.

Either one of these teams could make a major trade as this season progresses. Could they make one with each other?

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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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