NBA Trade Rumors: Karl-Anthony Towns Trade To Philadelphia 76ers Is Sensible, Per ‘Philly Voice’
From the archive: published May 20, 2018, 8 years ago. Details may have changed since.
A potential Karl-Anthony Towns trade could be in the works if any of the recent NBA trade rumors hold any credibility. One of the latest trade rumors involving Karl-Anthony Towns lists the Philadelphia 76ers as a potential suitor. According to the Philly Voice, Karl-Anthony Towns to the Sixers is not a far-fetched thought.
There are several potential landing spots mentioned for the Minnesota Timberwolves star. If the Timberwolves decide to trade their reportedly disgruntled star (courtesy of Bleacher Report ) they could get a huge return.
The 76ers are one of few NBA teams that could offer the Timberwolves a haul in a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns.
How much would the 76ers have to give up for Karl-Anthony Towns depends on several factors. However, each of those factors will be outweighed by one major obstacle that could nullify any Karl-Anthony Towns trade.
No evidence regarding Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves’ desire to trade him has been discovered thus far. Towns will likely remain with the Timberwolves for the duration of his contract.
Reasons why Karl-Anthony Towns is upset with the Timberwolves also remain a mystery. It could be a combination of how he is used in the Timberwolves’ offense and how he could be clashing with the coaching staff. Once the dust settles, NBA trade rumors regarding Karl-Anthony Towns could be much ado about nothing.
Could the #Sixers get in on Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason? Here's why they should — and why he actually makes sense for Philadelphia: https://t.co/lKLPgfJBJa @evan_macy
— PhillyVoice (@thephillyvoice) May 20, 2018
What the Timberwolves would be seeking in a Karl-Anthony Towns trade the 76ers could provide. Anyone the 76ers offered in a trade would be more than enough of a return and would not hurt their depth in any way. There is a collective of young talent on the 76ers which could help the Timberwolves in the future.
A Sixers trade proposal for Karl-Anthony Towns could include a combination of two players between Dario Saric, Robert Covington, and Markelle Fultz. Also, the Sixers would have to add two first-round picks for Towns.
The Timberwolves could demand more in most circumstances. However, there is the aforementioned obstacle that lingers.
According to Sportrac, Karl-Anthony Towns is on his rookie contract. Towns has another season before he can become a restricted free agent. Given the fact that overall salaries of players involved in a trade have to be within 25 percent of each other, there are limitations to what can be offered in a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Ironically, the 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Phoenix Suns are in the position to meet the Timberwolves’ requirements. There is a strong possibility that each team will get involved in any trade talks with the Timberwolves involving Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will not get a fair return for Karl-Anthony Towns. As of now, guard Andrew Wiggins is the Timberwolves’ best trade option. He could be a prime candidate to be dealt in the offseason and also could be a target for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Things were looking promising for the Minnesota Timberwolves despite how their season ended. Not much will matter if somehow Karl-Anthony Towns forces himself out Minnesota, however. The Timberwolves could reset things or retool on the fly.