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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – FEBRUARY 16: Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against LeBron James #23 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – FEBRUARY 16: Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against LeBron James #23 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Timberwolves: The Los Angeles Lakers could trade for Malik Beasley

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot to evaluate this offseason. That said, this would be one of the more interesting trades that they could entertain. The Lakers seemingly value always improving their roster and getting even more shooting around LeBron James has always been the goal.

The Lakers traded Danny Green for Dennis Schroeder this past offseason, attaching a first-round pick to Green. Here, they move Kyle Kuzma to bring back some of what the Lakers are missing with a wing that can shoot the ball extremely well.

Currently, Los Angeles has Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Talen Horton-Tucker along the wings, but THT does not fit what works next to James, as promising as he is. Getting another 40-plus-percent 3-point shooter could dramatically help a team that underperformed with their two stars hurt for a large portion of the season.

For the Timberwolves, Kuzma would be an interesting piece alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. He is a decent 3-point shooter that can score inside. Kuzma has his days defensively, and has the ability to guard some small and power forwards. Adding him to a rotation that features Jaden McDaniels would finally solidify a power forward position that has been weak for the majority of the Karl-Anthony Towns era.

Additionally, adding another first-round pick in a year where the Wolves may not have theirs also helps.

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