This Pelicans-Timberwolves Trade Pairs Karl-Anthony Towns, Zion Williamson

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New Orleans Pelicans Receive: C Karl-Anthony Towns, G D’Angelo Russell, G Jaylen Nowell
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: F Brandon Ingram, C Jonas Valanciunas, F Josh Hart, G Garrett Temple, 2022 First Round Pick (via LAL), 2023 First Round Pick (via LAL), 2024 First Round Pick , 2025 First Round Pick (via MIL)

This NBA trade scenario would create an intriguing star duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Zion Williamson in New Orleans for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans would also get another backcourt star in D’Angelo Russell, along with Jaylen Nowell. This deal would not be cheap for the Pelicans but they have plenty of assets to move.

It is obvious that Brandon Ingram would have to begin the return going back to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The idea is that he could be along-term fit on the wing providing some scoring punch alongside Anthony Edwards as the team builds around him.

Additionally, Timberwolves would also get a replacement in the frontcourt with Jonas Valanciunas along with some intriguing role players in Josh Hart and Garrett Temple.

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The Pelicans would would be making an attempt to show Williamson that winning immediately is the priority — making an attempt to keep him content with staying a member of the organization for the long haul.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Karl-Anthony Towns would impact both the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

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