Lakers Land Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

In some ways, we’ve got a direct precedent for this situation. When was the last time James united with an offensively gifted, defensively limited big man who’d starred in Minnesota? 

Oh, that’s right. He won an NBA championship alongside Kevin Love. Imagine if he’d been able to create his own shot out of thin air. 

That’s the type of player the Lakers are getting here. The offensive dynamic between James and Towns ought to be potent enough to carry the Lakers to enough wins in the regular season. 

Meanwhile, James can still turn it up on defense in the postseason.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

Towns is a remarkable talent with limitations, but if anyone can maximize him, it’s James. They’d certainly have enough talent between them.

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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