Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Kyle Lowry, 2023 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – MIA) 

Miami Heat Receive: G D’Angelo Russell 

On the other hand, teams don’t strictly make basketball considerations when making trades. 

They need to balance their books. Moreover, they need to manage their draft capital. All told, there are a lot of factors that go into an NBA trade. 

There would be a lot of factors involved in this deal, too. Russell is on an expiring contract. Should the Timberwolves really take on Lowry’s extra year of salary at his age? 

Similarly, should the Heat part with a first-rounder, albeit a protected one, just to make this upgrade?

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Updates

The upcoming draft class is full of talent. It’s top-heavy, and it’s also deep. 

Is Russell worth the opportunity to make a selection in it?