Stephen A. Smith Warns Wolves Could Lose Anthony Edwards After Randle Trade
Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. This move cleared salary space for Minnesota to sign Ayo Dosunmu but raised concerns that star player Anthony Edwards might want to leave if the team does not improve its chances to compete for an NBA title.Key Facts
- The Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets.
- Chicago Bulls received center Nic Claxton in the deal.
- Minnesota got Mo Gueye, a 2026 draft pick, and cleared about $33.3 million in salary cap space.
- This salary space allowed Minnesota to sign guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million contract.
- ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith warned that Anthony Edwards could request a trade if the Timberwolves do not upgrade their team.
- Edwards is a top player who expects the team to compete with rising Western Conference teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Minnesota previously traded away Karl-Anthony Towns, who later won a title with the New York Knicks.
- The Timberwolves have been linked to stars like Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, and Ja Morant as potential upgrades.
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