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Report: Warriors trade D’Angelo Russell to the Timberwolves

D’Angelo Russell Warriors

That blockbuster trade that many didn’t think would go down has indeed happened.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Golden State Warriors have traded All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a package that includes former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins.

There had been speculation that Minnesota was not ready to meet Golden State’s asking price of an unprotected first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Warriors seem to have caved here.

Acquired in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade this past summer, Russell now teams up with best bud Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota. This is the Wolves’ way of appeasing their superstar big man.

Russell, 23, is averaging 23.6 points and 6.2 assists on 37% shooting from distance on the season.

As it relates to Wiggins, he’s scene as a one dimensional player who is indeed playing under the max. The former No. 1 pick is averaging 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 44% shooting from the field.

He should be aided by the spacing in Golden State once Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry return from injury.

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