Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Fred VanVleet, F OG Anunoby, 2023 First-Round Pick (TOR), 2025 First-Round Pick (TOR), 2027 First-Round Pick (TOR)
Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns
Of course, some decisions are obvious – that doesn’t make them easy.
If you have a pet that’s old and suffering, it’s time to put them down. That’s an obvious decision – but it’s never an easy one.
Trading Karl-Anthony Towns would not be an easy decision for the Timberwolves to make. This is a former number-one pick, and arguably the best offensive big man in basketball.
Yet, if they’re choosing between him and Anthony Edwards, the choice is obvious.
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After all, Edwards was a number one pick in his own right – much more recently. In light of his youth, the Wolves would have to prioritize him if it came down to it.
Is this the right return for him?