Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal 

It just so happens that the Timberwolves need floor spacing more than anything else from their point guard. 

This season, Russell’s playmaking has actually been a problem for them. He prefers to generate offense out of the pick-and-roll, and it slows down the team’s offense.

For an uptempo player like Anthony Edwards, that isn’t ideal. 

This deal is about allowing the Wolves to play through Edwards. Lowry will satisfy their needs at the 1: he’ll space the floor, defend as well as he can, and make good decisions. 

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Of course, he’s also nearing retirement. That’s why the Wolves get a lottery-protected pick here. For a team that just moved four first-rounders to land Rudy Gobert, that’s a meaningful asset. 

Should the Heat send it to them for Russell?