The Timberwolves got the big-name star they wanted in LaMelo Ball this offseason, securing a key roster piece to pair alongside Anthony Edwards for the foreseeable future. But before Ball, Minnesota reportedly had other options on the table, including an offer from the Celtics that included superstar forward Jaylen Brown.
In the days leading up to the Ball trade, the Timberwolves had discussions with at least two teams regarding a blockbuster trade, per The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. The first team was the Bulls: Minnesota considered pursuing Josh Giddey, according to Krawczynski.
