Golden State Warriors Receive: C Karl-Anthony Towns, F Jake Layman, PHI 2023 Second-Round Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, C James Wiseman, GSW 2022 Second-Round Pick, GSW 2025 First-Round Pick (Top-5 Protected)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F Andrew Wiggins, F Jaden McDaniels, GSW 2022 First-Round Pick (Unprotected)
This is a blockbuster of epic proportions we have not seen in the NBA in quite some time. The last time this amount of talent was moved in trade was likely when the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics completed the trade that was headlined by Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.
Each team’s outlook changes drastically from this deal. There is a lot to unpack, so let’s start with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are sending out Karl-Anthony Towns, Jake Layman, and Jaden McDaniels.
Coming to Minnesota are Ben Simmons and James Wiseman. The Timberwolves have what they hope will be their core for the next decade with those two joining Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell. They are also receiving a second-round pick and a future first-round pick from the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors are parting ways with Wiseman, Andrew Wiggins and multiple draft picks. But, they are getting the best player in this deal in Karl-Anthony Towns. Layman adds some veteran depth to the wing for Golden State.
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Philadelphia is finally parting with Ben Simmons, receiving Wiggins, McDaniels, and a 2022 first-round pick from the Warriors. After months of deciding what to do, the 76ers are now officially moved on from Simmons in this scenario.
How does each team feel about this deal? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
