Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Tyler Herro, F Nikola Jovic, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 18 MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns
Meanwhile, nobody needs to tell the Minnesota Timberwolves about the importance of cohesively fitting personnel. After all, this team isn’t short on talent.
They’ve got two relatively recent number-one picks on their roster. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns should be able to pilot an elite offense.
They haven’t been able to. Moreover, Towns’ defense has been problematic for years. The Timberwolves tried to alleviate that by acquiring Rudy Gobert this summer. He doesn’t fit.
Towns is even worse at guarding the perimeter than he is at guarding the interior. Now, the Timberwolves have major fit concerns. The worst of both players ends up lowering the ceiling on offense and defense.
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The Timberwolves need to establish an identity by leaning into the elite attributes they have. Gobert is an elite defender. Towns is an elite offensive player at the center position, particularly with shooting.
Does this deal help them?
