Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal 

Simply put, yes. After this deal, the Wolves would have a much tidier roster construction. 

After all, it’s not only the pace that hinders this team. It’s their spacing as well. Washington fixes both issues. He can man spaced-out small-ball units that Edwards should feast in, and could start at the 4 alongside Gobert as well. 

Meanwhile, Rozier is a significant upgrade over D’Angelo Russell as a lead guard. He’s a better player, period, but he’s also a better fit for an Edwards-led offense. Where Russell opts to slow it down and grind out pick-and-rolls, Rozier pushes the pace. 

Finally, the Wolves make up much of the draft capital they surrendered to acquire Gobert this summer.

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They’d be a completely re-imagined team following this deal, but they’d be a better-fitting one with some future assets to work with. 

What’s in it for the Hornets?