Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades with the Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 22: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Chicago Bulls passes around Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves to Luke Kornet #2 at the United Center on January 22, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 08: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

1. Getting another quality starter

While on the surface, the overall value of Porter is greater than Johnson and an early 2nd-round pick, the Bulls would also be freeing up nearly $12 million by trading him to the Timberwolves. For a front office that likely wants to start a roster of its own, Otto Porter’s one-year-long contract will not mean much, and he is a quality role player that can help Minnesota win games.

This past year for the Bulls, Porter only played in 14 games as he sustained multiple injuries (mainly to his foot). However, in those games, he averaged 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Porter is a career 40-percent 3-point shooter and is a plus defender as well.

Porter is a league average starting small forward and would be able to start for Minnesota almost instantly. While losing Johnson is not favorable (as he is a great complement to Towns in the frontcourt), Porter is a much better player on both ends of the floor.

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