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7 reasons the Minnesota Timberwolves shouldn’t trade Jeff Teague

By Brian Sampson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 3: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on before the game against the LA Clippers on December 3, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 3: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on before the game against the LA Clippers on December 3, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 14, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 14, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. Minnesota is unlikely to get a player back of Teague’s caliber.

This reason is very similar to reason number seven, but its a bit different at the same time.

Even if Teague was playing at the level we all know he can, this statement would still ring true. Perhaps, the most difficult trade to complete in the NBA is one that swaps two players of the same caliber. Typically, trades are made so one team can get better and one team can rebuild toward the future.

Just look at the Paul George, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving or Blake Griffin trades for example. In each instance, the team trading the superstar didn’t receive a player of the same caliber back in return.

Now, I’m not saying Teague is nearly at their level, I’m simply highlighting the difficulties it is to complete an even swap of players that are close to equal in skill level.

This is important because Thibodeau would never trade Teague away unless he’s getting a similar contributor in return. The Timberwolves are making a great push toward the playoffs and he simply wouldn’t unload Teague just to get rid of the struggling point guard.

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