Timberwolves’ Darius Garland trade headlines 4 intriguing scenarios before NBA Draft
Could the Timberwolves look to trade for Darius Garland? Here are 4 scenarios that could play out in the trade market before the NBA Draft.
There are now less than four weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. Between now and then, there is going to be a lot of talk about which teams around the NBA will explore the possibility of making trades up and down the draft board. Multiple rumors also will include various trade scenarios involving All-Star-level talents in the NBA trade market.
After recently losing the Western Conference Finals in five games for the second straight season, where do Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves go from here?
Edwards obviously isn’t going anywhere, but there is serious pressure for the Wolves to seek out potential upgrades on the trade market, especially with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore fully taking over ownership of the team. The time to win in Minnesota is now, which leads to questions about potential All-Stars becoming available in trade scenarios around the NBA.
Kevin Durant has long been linked to the Timberwolves, dating back to the trade deadline. It is no secret that he and Edwards share a strong bond, but is there a realistic path to pursuing Durant? Should that not be an option for Minnesota this offseason, what about Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland?
The Cavs have their own roster questions to handle entering the offseason after losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second straight season. This is a result Cleveland will be thinking about all summer since they won 64 games during the regular season and were favorites to make it to the NBA Finals.
Although Koby Altman and the Cavaliers’ front office have remained committed to the core they’ve built around All-NBA performer Donovan Mitchell, recent rumors suggest a trade involving Garland is certainly worth discussing before the NBA Draft in June.
