THE 2nd ROUNDER THE WOLVES GOT WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE PACERS, WOLVES GET 0 PICKS JUST TURNER/BROWN

Why for the Pacers? They clear 20m off the books and acquire a 1st and multiple seconds while clearing the front court log jam currently constructed on the roster. Okoge and the French Prince are also 2 young guys who could benefit from consistent rotation minutes on a team that can afford to play them without caring about the win-loss record.

Why for the Timberwolves? The push for the play-in is on and the Turner addition not only beefs up the front court but creates an interesting dynamic where the Wolves now have two seven footers capable of either playing inside or outside as well as protecting the paint on defense. Adding Turner creates defensive and offensive match-up nightmares for opposing teams.

Why for the Mavs? The Tim Hardaway injury hurt as Dallas was already struggling with shot creation off the bench. This move gives Dallas a player capable of playing rotation minutes come playoff time for cheap as both Frank/Brown had no clear defined role on the team