Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Chris Paul, 2024 Second-Round Pick (PHO), 2026 Second-Round Pick (PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: G D’Angelo Russell
Meanwhile, no NBA team wants to act hastily. Sometimes, you can create a lot of problems that way.
Suppose your team has been mired in mediocrity for a long time. A general manager can make a bold move to escape that situation. Sometimes, that move blows up in their face.
We’re not saying the Minnesota Timberwolves’ decision to forfeit four first-round picks in exchange for Rudy Gobert was a bad one. That would be too harsh.
On the other hand, it’s fair to say that it’s looked like a questionable decision thus far.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves & Phoenix Suns Updates
At 29-27, the Wolves are eighth in the West. Typically, when a team sends out that type of package, they’re expecting to vault themselves into title contention.
Could this deal help the Wolves get there?