The first summer league game saw Joan Beringer make huge improvements in his game from last year. He already looks more fluid offensively than Rudy Gobert.
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The Timberwolves just acquired an All-Star and one of the most gifted playmakers in the NBA to pair with Anthony Edwards. How is that a bad trade?
Giving the Wolves a D+ for acquiring an all-star who will make everyone better simply doesn't make any sense, given that they only gave up one true pick.
Salary dumping Julius Randle was widely criticized among Wolves fans for selling an asset too late, but they just turned that move into a franchise point guard.
After what was a previously underwhelming offseason that had many people questioning Tim Connelly's plan, he made a trade for an elite franchise point guard.
After trading Julius Randle for essentially nothing but a salary dump, the Wolves now have cap flexibility under the first apron to add talent this offseason.
After salary dumping Julius Randle, Tim Connelly needs to find a way to get creative and find ways to upgrade this roster before it's too late.
If the Utah Jazz draft Cam Boozer, that opens the door for the Grizzlies to trade Ja Morant to the Timberwolves for Julius Randle due to their lack of forwards.
The Wolves acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo in the trade two years ago, and now, if they acquire a star, those will likely be the names shipped out.
If the Timberwolves are indeed interested in pairing Labaron Philon with Anthony Edwards, they'll need to trade Rudy Gobert for a lottery pick to select him.
Despite having a bad playoff showing, Brandon Ingram is one of the NBA's elite scorers, and he could be exactly what the Timberwolves are missing on offense.