Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal
Reid is due for a rookie extension this summer. That’s a key point in this deal.
It’s irrelevant to the Nuggets. They have legitimate title aspirations this year. They won’t lose any sleep over parting with a role player and a pair of second-round picks if it upgrades their roster.
On the other hand, the Wolves don’t look to be a serious candidate to win a title. Meanwhile, they don’t look like a candidate to re-sign Reid this summer, either. This team starts two centers as is.
With that in mind, they might as well move him for something. Cancar is a reliable floor spacer, and this team needs floor spacing.
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Meanwhile, a couple of second-round picks are still assets. Even if they’re moving one of the league’s best reserves to land them.
