Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G/F Luguentz Dort, G Josh Giddey, F David Nwaba, G Tre Mann, 2023 First-Round Pick (OKC), 2024 First-Round Pick (Top 4 Protected – HOU via OKC), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHI via OKC), 2026 First-Round Pick (LAC via OKC)
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns
If the Wolves do look to move Towns this season, this is probably exactly the type of package they’ll look for.
After all, this is the type of package that most stars are traded for these days. More than ever, draft capital is the league’s currency. If you’re trading a star player, you’re likely looking for a number of first-round picks in exchange for him.
The Timberwolves know this all too well. After all, they sent out four first-round picks for Rudy Gobert already this summer. In today’s NBA, that’s generally how blockbuster trades look.
With that in mind, this deal has the Wolves looking like two guys driving one of those Shriner’s cars. They can’t decide which direction they’re heading in.
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Still, remember what we said about plans and contingencies.
Is this a smart way for the Timberwolves to pivot?
