Timberwolves trade for Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade
The Minnesota Timberwolves and head coach Tom Thibodeau have to figure out what core group to keep together with all-everything big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Is Andrew Wiggins ever going to morph into a two-way player, or is he simply nothing more than a one-dimensional scorer?
If the answer to that question is the latter, maybe Minnesota rolls with the improved Zach LaVine as the primary option behind KAT. The issue here is that LaVine himself is coming off a torn ACL. There’s also suggestions that Minnesota is looking to trade Ricky Rubio and remains interested in former MVP Derrick Rose.
Either way, there’s a ton of talent on this roster. Too much for the team continue missing out on the playoffs.
Under this scenario, Minnesota picks up a No. 1 scoring option in Jimmy Butler to team up with youngster Kris Dunn in the backcourt. It also adds a veteran presence in Dwyane Wade, who could help this young squad get over the hump.
In order for this to happen, the Wolves would have to move either LaVine or Wiggins, giving Chicago a choice between the two in the process. At this point, it seems more likely that Chicago would want to add the upside that Wiggins brings to the table from the wing.
On the trade block for some time, Ricky Rubio would be included in this hypothetical trade. He’d give Chicago a potential point guard of the future to team up with Wiggins.
For Minnesota, it almost makes too much sense. Wade, Butler, LaVine and KAT would be a dynamic foursome that could challenge the mighty Warriors at some point here soon.
After all, that has to be the goal of any team looking to make a franchise-altering move. Simply earning a playoff spot only to get swept out by Golden State wouldn’t make a lot of sense.