Bulls Land Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Do The Deal 

This deal is also about roster construction for the Wolves. They too built a bit of an oddly fitting puzzle. 

In theory, acquiring Gobert made sense. Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the worst defensive bigs in the league, so why not land someone who can protect the paint? 

Well, because Towns is even worse when guarding the perimeter. With that in mind, it’s likely more sensible to keep him at the 5 and surround him with elite perimeter defenders.

Between Jaden McDaniels and Patrick Williams, the Wolves should be able to cover for him. 

Meanwhile, Ball would be a perfect fit for this team – if he can ever play basketball again, that is.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves & Chicago Bulls Updates

His injury history makes him a risk here, but if it pays off, the Wolves should be a better team in 2023-24 as well. Even with Towns’ defensive limitations. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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