The idea of the Timberwolves, who just ventured deeper into the playoffs than they'd been in 20 years, trading away Towns should be outlandish. Here's why it isn't: Minnesota is facing a colossally expensive—and potentially untenable—financial future, all while uncertainty remains about the organization's ownership. If the Wolves determined they had to cut costs, Towns would be the odd man out. He might be mega-talented on the offensive end, but he is limited defensively and possesses a spotty playoff track record. That could make his four-year, $221.1 million deal hard for them to justify. The Pelicans could seek him out, anyway. They need a better frontcourt fit for Zion Williamson, and they don't seem interested in keeping Brandon Ingram around. Towns could handle second-scoring duties while also unlocking plenty of possibilities on pick plays with Williamson and spacing the floor for the bouncy big man to attack. Minnesota, meanwhile, could look to gain more creation and mobility by slotting Ingram in between Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. The Timberwolves would still have Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid to hold down the interior—with Nance's arrival adding some small-ball wrinkles—so when they wanted to play big, they could.