Why the Trade Benefits the Minnesota Timberwolves
The NBA has turned into a league where teams need at least two superstars on the roster to be successful. Big-name players are always making plans to team up in certain cities and create super teams in hopes of winning a championship.
The Timberwolves already have one star in Karl-Anthony Towns and could be looking to add a second. This is where the Philadelphia 76ers come into play. Minnesota might have a package that could land them Simmons to get it done.
On the court, a duo consisting of Ben Simmons and Karl-Anthony Towns would be one of the top combinations in the NBA. Towns is a do-it-all big who can score in any way and rebound on both ends. Simmons is a 6’10 point guard who thrives at getting to the basket while providing a necessary defensive versatility.
Yes, we know that his three-point shot is nonexistent but he has found other ways to be successful. Simmons and Towns would be extremely difficult to defend in the half-court. The Timberwolves are a team with a need to build around Towns. They have made the playoffs just once since drafting the Kentucky big first overall in 2015. Here is a chance to add a star around him.
The Timberwolves have a window with Towns if they are able to add another player. They have some intriguing pieces on the team now that could either be used in a trade or be kept around as role players.
