This Lakers-Timberwolves Trade Features D’Angelo Russell

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Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, F Kyle Anderson, F Taurean Prince

Of course, the offseason is a time when expectations are set. By that logic, Lakers fans shouldn’t have much to complain about.

After all, their team did little to improve this summer. Last year’s 34-win season was a disappointment – why should Lakers fans have expected any difference in 2022-23?

By contrast, the Timberwolves set a high bar for themselves. By trading four first-round picks for Rudy Gobert, they clearly established their intentions. The Timberwolves are playing to win in 2022-23.

All of which makes their 4-4 start difficult to swallow. Of course, it’s early. There is ample time for the Wolves to right the ship.

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On the other hand, if they don’t make some progress soon, they may have to entertain new plans.

Is this a good one?

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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