Boston Celtics Receive: C Karl-Anthony Towns
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown, G Patrick Beverley
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Ben Simmons, C Robert Williams III, F/G Matisse Thybulle, G Jaden Springer, 2022 First-Round Pick (from PHI)
Calling this deal a blockbuster might not even do it justice. There is a ton of talent on the move in this deal and it could be one that each team benefits from making.
The three All-Stars involved in this deal have had some rumors swirling about them to varying degrees, which is why this trade was cooked up.
Karl-Anthony Towns wants to help turn the Minnesota Timberwolves into a winner, but all of the losing could eventually take a toll. Jaylen Brown has been assured by Brad Stevens that they will not trade him, but that was for Ben Simmons. If they could land Towns, does their tune change?
The Philadelphia 76ers end the saga with Simmons in this deal and come away feeling good about the decision to trade him away.
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All three teams involved have to feel good about the packages they are receiving to replace what they are trading away. All in all, seven players are on the move and one draft pick is being swapped in a trade that would be talked about for years.
How do the teams feel about this deal? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Celtics.
