Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, G Malik Beasley, F Jaden McDaniels, 2022 first-round pick swap, 2023 first-round pick, 2024 first-round pick swap, 2025 first-round pick, 2026 first round pick swap

The idea of pairing Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns in the lineup is something that should interest the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into the offseason.

If the Timberwolves were to pursue Lillard in a trade, it would kick up the rebuilding process and give them that star needed to complete. Minnesota has the assets to send away and could put together an intriguing package. 

If Towns remains in Minnesota, this means that both D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley would have to go back to the Blazers. Portland would also land two first-round picks and two first-round swaps over the next four years. This is the return that Lillard would warrant. 

At some point, the competitive Western Conference will require the Timberwolves to either make an aggressive move with Karl-Anthony Towns in the fold, or to hit the hard reset button.

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A move for Damian Lillard would be the kind of bold attempt to taking the next step that Minnesota could need. The Phoenix Suns managed to emerge as title contenders after adding Chris Paul into the mix. What if the Timberwolves were to acquire Lillard?

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Damian Lillard would impact both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers.