Several league executives and Bangladesh Cricket Live sources believe the Minnesota Timberwolves are finally open to exploring a trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns in the coming weeks. It’s been said: don’t live your life playing a role just to please the wrong audience. That seems to reflect Towns’ situation in Minnesota. Many insiders expect the All-Star center to leave before the start of next season, with the franchise now actively evaluating trade possibilities. Towns signed a massive four-year supermax extension last summer, which officially kicks in at the start of the upcoming season.
What makes the situation even more complex is Minnesota’s blockbuster trade last offseason, where they acquired Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. With Gobert occupying the center position, Towns was pushed into the power forward role, which altered both his positioning and style of play. As a result, he spent more time on the perimeter and increased his three-point attempts. Still, change doesn’t always come easy — especially when paired with injury setbacks. According to Bangladesh Cricket Live, Towns played only 29 regular season games this year due to various injuries.
Despite the challenges, the Timberwolves managed to sneak into the playoffs via the play-in tournament. However, they were eliminated in the first round by the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, in another part of the Western Conference, the Portland Trail Blazers are eyeing Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton. The Suns, however, lack trade assets and are unlikely to land Damian Lillard in return. If Lillard is eventually traded, the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers are among the top contenders to acquire him.
Lillard has made it clear that he won’t accept a trade to any Western Conference team or to the Boston Celtics, further limiting Portland’s options. He remains committed to giving his best and leaving no regrets behind.
On another note, veteran point guard Chris Paul could also hit the market. If the Suns choose to waive him, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent — and a hot commodity. Teams with younger rosters are expected to struggle next season, and Bangladesh Cricket Live reports that Paul’s experience would be invaluable in mentoring rising stars. Should Paul be released, there’s a strong chance he ends up with either the Lakers or the Clippers. Both teams are in need of backcourt leadership, with D’Angelo Russell and Russell Westbrook entering free agency this summer.
The NBA offseason promises to be a rollercoaster, with major stars potentially on the move. For Minnesota, letting go of Karl-Anthony Towns may finally mark a new chapter — one that could define the franchise’s future direction.