Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal 

The Wolves have a few incentives to make this deal. 

For starters, they’re getting back some of the draft capital they sent out in the Gobert deal. Following this trade, the Timberwolves would have a little more flexibility than they do at the moment. 

They’d also have a much better defense. They’re swapping a poor defender for two elite ones in Anunoby and Achiuwa. Suddenly, the Wolves would have an optimized, modernized defensive frontcourt. 

Finally, they’d also be assembling a roster that better complements Anthony Edwards. Losing Towns may sting, but if Edwards is the future, the Wolves need to do whatever they can to maximize his impact.

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With this deal, they’d be able to play at a faster pace that should suit him. 

What does this move do for the Raptors?