Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal
Well, the Timberwolves are effectively deciding they don’t want to pay Reid this summer here.
They probably shouldn’t. Reid already struggled to find time alongside Towns. Having added Gobert, the Wolves have him buried on their bench.
With that in mind, he’s not going to be worth the money he’ll command on the open market to them.
With that in mind, the Wolves are opting to avoid losing him for nothing here. That pick swap could end up looking pretty valuable in a few years.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves & Miami Heat Updates
Meanwhile, Haysmith has some value as an athletic wing who plays solid defense. He’s not as impactful as Reid, but he’s still a rotation player.
In other words, he’s worth employing.
