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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 teams that could trade for Malik Beasley

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends against Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 102-101. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends against Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 102-101. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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The Minnesota Timberwolves got what looks to be a steal when they re-signed Malik Beasley to a contract extension in the 2020 offseason. That said, with the emergence of Anthony Edwards, it looks as though the minutes for Beasley may not be as significant as what was once thought.

Malik Beasley was excellent during the games which he actually played for the Timberwolves, averaging 20 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game on 44/40/85 splits in 37 games.

While the Timberwolves have not seen Beasley in extended minutes alongside Russell and Towns, a theoretical starting backcourt of Russell/Beasley/Edwards might not have enough defensive ability to be sustainable – and moving him for more positional versatility on the roster might be in Gersson Rosas’s best interest.

Trading Beasley would be difficult – and finding the right package would be an endeavor in itself. But if could pay off if the Timberwolves bring in another complementary piece to a team that desperately needs two-way ability.

Beasley could provide 20-30 minutes a game to a contender looking to add another shooter. He could move easily off-ball and just get buckets – as either a starter or sixth man. Additionally, this would allow the Timberwolves to play Jaylen Nowell for extended minutes.

For Minnesota, their goal in this trade would be to either acquire additional assets or get a versatile forward that can contend on both ends of the floor – achieving at least one of those two things would be ideal.

Beasley is an excellent player and should be valued as much as a high-level rotational wing.

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