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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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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 20: Aaron Brooks #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during warmups before the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 20, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 20: Aaron Brooks #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during warmups before the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 20, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Aaron Brooks is worse than Jeff Teague

Duh.

In the nine games Aaron Brooks has seen meaningful playing time this season, he’s played like absolute crap. And I mean that in the most respectful way possible. I’m a big Brooks supporter and was happy when Minnesota signed him last fall, but he hasn’t contributed in very many positive ways this year.

Due to his diminutive stature (6-foot), Brooks best attributes come on offense where he’s a career 37 percent shooter from downtown. When he was at his best with Thibodeau in Chicago, he was a great spark plug off the bench sort of like what Jamal Crawford is now.

Unfortunately, he’s shooting 33.3 percent from downtown this season and has made very poor decisions on the offensive side of the court. Throw in that he can’t guard anyone at this point in his career and you want to keep him on the bench where he can help mentor.

If Teague were to be traded, that would likely mean more playing time for Brooks (unless, of course, they bring in another point guard via the trade or another method). And a point guard tandem of Jones and Brooks would spell the end of a meaningful playoff for the Timberwolves.

Next: Minnesota Timberwolves: Trade value rankings

Long story short, Jeff Teague isn’t going anywhere.

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