In fact, former NBA players even began claiming Minnesota traded away the wrong player.
Right now, the Wolves are hardly a playoff team. Which for a team that reached the Western Conference Finals a year ago is unacceptable. Some rumors have circulated that Minnesota could be looking to move either Randle or DiVincenzo. Neither player’s performance this year has had Wolves fans jumping out of the gym.
Perhaps, the move that is needed to be made is a bigger one. Rumors are circulating that Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid’s days with the Sixers are numbered. A recent article from Hoops Habit suggests that Minnesota is one of four teams that should be lining up to trade for Embiid. In this trade projection, the Wolves would have to include Randle in the deal.
It’s important to note Embiid cannot be traded during this season.
While any team would be lucky to acquire the former NBA MVP, the Wolves would become an instant favorite if they managed to do so and somehow keep Randle. Without much to offer in terms of future draft picks, Minnesota arguably has the best players that they could include in an offer.
Fadeaway World proposes it would likely take a package that includes Rudy Gobert, DiVincenzo, and another player in addition to some future draft picks.
While it will be difficult to complete two blockbuster trades in one season, the thought of pairing Anthony Edwards alongside Embiid sounds enticing. It’s a trade that would have a high-risk, high reward. It’s a trade that could work out for both the Sixers and the Wolves.
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