The Minnesota Timberwolves’ center and forward, Karl Anthony Towns, might get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. The Clippers were on the receiving end of a blockbuster trade this summer. Actually, they still are. The Sixers’ guard James Harden requested a trade to the Clippers but it is yet to happen. The Sixers are reluctant to send the 34-year-old to the Clippers. Can the Clippers move on and try to acquire somebody else?
The Kentucky Wildcats product Karl played 29 games for the Timberwolves last season and averaged 20.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 8.1 rebounds per game while shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc. He can be the man the Clippers need, and since the chances of the Clippers acquiring Harden are slim, the Clippers might go all in for Karl. Will the Timberwolves be content with their offer? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers involving Karl Anthony Towns.
What would the Clippers offer for Karl Anthony Towns?
The Clippers are expected to offer Paul George and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for the Timberwolves’ #32 and Kyle Anderson. Karl has a $224.2M contract with the Timberwolves, and they would like to get some return value before the leave becomes eligible to leave them for free.
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— Cavaliers Nation (@WeAreCavsNation) October 8, 2023
Why would the Timberwolves trade-off Karl Anthony Towns?
The Timberwolves have tried everything they could, including signing Rudy Gobert to cover up for Karl’s shortcomings. But things do not seem to go their way, and they are set to trade either of the two. Since Towns would bring a better package in return, he is more likely to be the one who leaves. They are getting a veteran and a draft pick here as well.
Karl-Anthony Towns: “‘I still look at Thibs as one of the best Xs & Os coaches I’ve been able to play for. He breathes winning & I got nothing but respect for him’”
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“Sources said Thibodeau would welcome coaching Towns again.”https://t.co/sILPSxBFMi pic.twitter.com/yLfjYp7xUa— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) October 14, 2023
Why would the Clippers like to sign Karl Anthony Towns?
The Clippers have struggled with the Injuries of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They are getting rid of one of those players in this deal, and Leonard might be a great companion for Towns. They might attract quality players just by Towns’ presence.
Will the Sixers trade James to the Clippers? How will the Timberwolves line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
