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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 Potential Robert Covington Trades

By Tyler Metcalf

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 27: Robert Covington #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 27: Robert Covington #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on January 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Holiday #3 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 15, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Indiana Pacers

Timberwolves get:

Pacers get:

  • Robert Covington

It was leaked earlier this season that the Pacers have shot down any of the Timberwolves’ inquisitions for Holiday. But since the return of Victor Oladipo, Holiday has seen a reduced role in Indiana.

Covington would provide more wing depth that the Pacers will need in the playoffs to try and contain the elite wings of the East. Against the other top six teams in the East, the Pacers have gone 4-5 while being outscored by 31 points. Covington’s defense would help contain the top wings they will face while also providing quality outside shooting.

This trade would also be a pretty dramatic improvement for the Timberwolves as well. Not a knock on Covington whom I love, but McDermott and Holiday’s impact would be an upgrade over the veteran forward.

McDermott is currently shooting 45.5 percent from three on just over four attempts per game. Cleaning the Glass ranks McDermott in the 98th percentile as an outside shooter and the 94th percentile in effective field goal percentage.

McDermott also ranks in the 92nd percentile when running off screens, 88th percentile when spotting up, and the 93rd percentile in transition, per Synergy.

Additionally, the Timberwolves would be bringing in a young point guard who can run an offense from day one. Holiday needs to improve his navigation of the pick-and-roll, but in isolation he ranks in the 83rd percentile and the 97th percentile when spotting up.

The Timberwolves rank third in the league in three-point attempts but are only shooting 32.2 percent which is the second-worst number in the league. By sacrificing the versatility of Covington for McDermott and Holiday, the Timberwolves would immediately improve their effectiveness on offense.

If neither of those first two options tickle your fancy, let’s look at what the Milwaukee Bucks could offer.

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