Lakers Land Wolves’ D’Angelo Russell In Bold Trade Scenario

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Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL) 
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, F Kyle Anderson 

Of course, every losing team in the NBA isn’t desperate. Some are exactly where they want to be. 

After all, the lottery system rewards losing. Like it or not, the worst teams in the NBA stand to draft the best incoming prospects. Unless they don’t own their upcoming pick, that is. 

The Timberwolves do not own theirs. They traded it, along with three other first-rounders, to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gobert.

Meanwhile, the Lakers traded theirs to the New Orleans Pelicans a long time ago. That’s why Anthony Davis is on this roster.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

All told, neither of these teams has any incentive to lose this season. 

Could acquiring Westbrook really help the Timberwolves win? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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