Raptors Land Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

In fact, the Wolves acquired Gobert to try to cover for Towns’ defensive limitations. That may have been a critical error. 

Perhaps Towns isn’t best covered by a rim protector big. It may make more sense to put him at the 5 and surround him with big wings that can defend.

If so, the Raptors are tailor-made for Towns. 

Imagine Towns at the 5 with Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes sharing the frontcourt with him.

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The wing duo can make up for his defense, and Towns’ elite positional shooting will make up for his teammates’ shortcomings as well. All told, this feels like a match made in heaven. 

Can we say the same for Anunobv and the Wolves? 

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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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