#WARRIOR TRADING PLUS#

While Russell is averaging a career-high 23.6 points per game, the Warriors needed a more natural fit, plus they’re also trying to restock the cupboard for more runs at a championship a goal aided somewhat by the picks they’ll receive.

Impact on Warriors: There was always the question of how Russell would fit with Curry, because the former just isn’t tailor-made for Golden State’s style of play. Main Takeaway: There’s always the question of which team won a trade once it’s consummated, and this transaction could prove to be a win-win for both parties. Minnesota Timberwolves February 6, 2020

The Timberwolves, who have lost 12 straight games, have bottomed out in their first year under president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas as he attempts to remake the roster for a faster-paced, 3-point-heavy offense as directed by rookie coach Ryan Saunders. The Warriors sit in last place in the Western Conference - just four games behind the Wolves - but the prospect of their stars’ respective returns and a potential top-four pick this summer could make for a quick turnaround. Golden State has been decimated by injuries to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The 24-year-old forward is in the second year of a five-year max contract, averaging 22.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 3.7 apg. Wiggins, meanwhile, will look for a fresh start in San Francisco after failing to live up to the hype of being drafted first overall in 2014. An All-Star last season with the Nets, Russell now joins good friend Karl-Anthony Towns on the Timberwolves, giving the franchise a young guard-center duo locked into long-term contracts. This marks Russell’s fourth team since being drafted second overall in 2015. Russell, whom Golden State acquired via sign-and-trade with Brooklyn last offseason, is averaging a career-high 23.6 points along with 6.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds. The Warriors have acquired Andrew Wiggins, a 2021 first round draft pick (top 3 protected), and a 2021 second round draft pick from the Timberwolves in exchange for Jacob Evans III, D’Angelo Russell, and Omari Spellman. The Timberwolves will also receive Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman, the teams announced on Thursday. The Golden State Warriors have officially traded D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, a protected 2021 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.

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