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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades to get draft pick

By Dylan Jackson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Josh Okogie #20 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is seen during player introductions before the season opening game at Target Center on December 23, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pistons 111-101. 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 - DECEMBER 23: Josh Okogie #20 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is seen during player introductions before the season opening game at Target Center on December 23, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pistons 111-101. 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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Boston Celtics, possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Boston Celtics, possible Minnesota Timberwolves target. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

This would be an interesting move on all fronts. First, the Celtics would be getting their starting point guard – Ricky Rubio – somebody that can distribute the ball between both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. He would be a great fit for a team that has two star wing players, and brings great team leadership as well.

For the Timberwolves, they would be gaining room to work under the luxury cap threshold while also gaining a mid-2nd round pick. Thompson started 54 games for the Celtics, but won’t be utilized as much with the team acquiring Al Horford from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thompson would be a great third PF/C to play in the rotation, as someone that can impact defense by rim protection, switching, and is mobile enough to catch lobs. He makes a lot less money than Rubio, but should be just as impactful for what the Timberwolves need.

Now, one of the aspects that is sort of under the radar here is Ricky Rubio’s impact within the locker room. Anthony Edwards has been vocal about how much Rubio has meant for his personal development – and trading him with Edwards still developing into the player he could be very well could be a mistake.

However, if the Timberwolves have interest in winning this year, this deal makes sense for both sides. It allows Minnesota to get a win-now veteran at a position of need while Boston gets their starting-level playmaker.

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