One NBA writer is proposing that the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves make a blockbuster trade this offseason.
Max Griffith of Fansided proposed that the Hawks send Dejounte Murray and John Collins to the Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns, Wendell Moore Jr., Josh Minott and a 2028 first-round pick.
“After further thought by the Minnesota Timberwolves organization, even after the Rudy Gobert move last offseason, the plan seems to be to build around Anthony Edwards, which means a Karl-Anthony Towns trade could happen this offseason,” Griffith wrote. “And there has been recent reporting that a trade of Towns could be on the horizon. If that is indeed true, the Hawks should absolutely jump in the mix.
“Dumping Dejounte Murray and John Collins for Towns and a couple of young pieces would be ideal for Atlanta. The main reason this trade would work so well for Atlanta is pretty clear. Trae Young is the type of player that excels with the ball in his hand at almost all times.
“Playing alongside Murray seems like it causes a problem with Young’s rhythm and efficiency on the offensive end. A return of Karl Anthony-Towns makes Atlanta a better team, but it also would be a good fit for Towns and a chance for him to adjust his game and make more of a winning impact with the Hawks.”
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Murray, Towns and Collins have all been mentioned in trade rumors. It would be ironic if the three players are moved in the same deal.
Murray averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists this season for the Hawks, while Collins put up 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, Towns averaged 20.8 points, 8.1 boards and 4.8 assists for the Timberwolves.
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The Hawks lost in the first round of the 2023 playoffs to the Boston Celtics in six games, while the Timberwolves lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round in five games.
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