The possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is dominating NBA headlines as the deadline approaches on Feb. 5. While there are many obstacles standing in the way of a contending team acquiring the two-time MVP under the deadline crunch, that won’t stop them from trying. The latest news suggests they’re willing to get creative, too.
After reports last week suggested a Giannis trade is very much a realistic possibility, the Timberwolves were named as a sleeper candidate of sorts to land the superstar. They weren’t on the radar initially as a trade partner because Minnesota is over the second apron with a roster loaded with huge salaries and not much to offer in terms of draft capital. But insider Marc Stein said the Wolves should be considered a threat on par with other popular destinations such as the Warriors and Heat to acquire Antetokounmpo. What’s more, the star forward has had Minnesota “in his thoughts” dating back to last offseason.
