After making the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves are left to watch the NBA Finals from home. That will no doubt lead to off-season changes to bolster their roster around Anthony Edwards.
One potential change could be a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks for star Kyrie Irving. The Timberwolves are in desperate need of a starting point guard, and Irving would fit the bill. However, it may cost the Wolves a steep price.
Minnesota doesn't have much in the way of assets or expendable salary. Nevertheless, they might have just enough to make a big trade for Irving.
Blockbuster Kyrie Irving trade gives Anthony Edwards a co-star
The trade would see the Wolves trade Julius Randle and their 2026 and 2033 first-round picks to the Mavs for Irving. That deal would give the Wolves help in multiple areas. As mentioned, they are in desperate need of a point guard.
Despite Irving being 34 years old and coming off a lost season due to an ACL tear, he'd be the perfect fit.
After all, the Wolves have a better player than Randle in Naz Reid coming off the bench. They also have promising young big man Joan Beringer, who could potentially play around 20 minutes per game in the second unit next season. But what about the Mavericks? Would they agree to the trade?
Would the Mavericks agree to a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves?
From the Mavs' perspective, acquiring Randle doesn't make much sense considering they have a crowded front court headlined by Cooper Flagg. Nevertheless, the goal of the trade would be to restock their depleted draft stockpile.
This trade would see them land two firsts, including a third first in the 2026 NBA Draft. They already have the ninth and 30th selections this year. Also, Randle could always rebuild his trade value and be flipped for more assets later. Nevertheless, the goal is to get picks to be able to build around Flagg.
There is no denying that this deal would do just that. Ultimately, if offered, the Mavericks may agree to the trade. Meanwhile, the Wolves would solve a key roster flaw, and it would make them a far better team next season.
