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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 27: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 27: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

The Minnesota Timberwolves, as stated earlier, very well could be interested in moving on from Jarrett Culver. His Development has not been great thus far through his career, and the Oklahoma City Thunder could be an interesting landing spot, as they have an abundance of picks to give up.

First, I want to make something clear. Jarrett Culver is not, in fact, worth more than the value presented here. He has played almost 100 games, with splits of 41/29/50 in those games. That is not good on any level (or for any position). His defensive impact has not been enough to make up for that, either. So if you think he is worth *at minimum* a first-round pick, you are probably mistaken. The only thing Culver has going for him is that he was selected in the top-10. That’s it. There aren’t really any more positives.

And Oklahoma City has an underrated problem right now – they have too many draft picks (and not enough roster spots). Culver is a good buy-low option for a team that has a plethora of assets.

The Timberwolves could add two early 2nd-round picks for a low cost and possibly hit on players – or maybe they choose to stash European players instead. Either way, it’s a fun scenario for both teams.

I would look out for players such as JT Thor (Auburn), Filip Petrusev (INTL), and Trey Murphy (UVA) if the Timberwolves acquire a draft pick in this range.

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