Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: D'Angelo Russell trade is possible, Wolves interested in Aaron Gordon and more

As the 2019-20 NBA season heads towards All-Star Weekend, the Minnesota Timberwolves are already out of playoff contention. A 15-33 record leaves them 14th in the Western Conference standings, and Minnesota's season hit a new low on Saturday as they suffered an eleventh consecutive defeat.

The Timberwolves have only reached the postseason once since the 2003-04 campaign, and with growing urgency to build a competitive team around Karl-Anthony Towns - the front office is expected to be active ahead of the trade deadline later this week. So, with incoming and outgoings possible, here we will take a look at all the latest Minnesota rumors you need to know.

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#1 D'Angelo Russell could be available for trade ahead of the deadline

D'Angelo Russell's future with the Golden State Warriors is in doubt ahead of the trade deadline

Before completing a move to the Golden State Warriors last summer, the Timberwolves front office pushed hard to sign D'Angelo Russell - and it is no secret that the point guard remains among their primary trade targets. Nevertheless, with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson both out with injuries, it was widely expected that the Warriors would keep the 23-year-old until at least the end of the season.

However, Marc Stein of the New York Times is reporting that the Warriors are now willing to listen to pitches for Russell - with Minnesota expected to be among the teams that could make an offer.

Many thought the Warriors would wait until draft time to seriously ponder moving D'Angelo Russell, but sources say they are listening to pitches -- with no secret Minnesota wants D-Lo badly. Golden State is widely expected to trade Alec Burks and/or Glenn Robinson III this week

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 3, 2020

After failing to meet expectations with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell established himself as an All-Star during a two-year spell with the Brooklyn Nets. While the Warriors have endured a miserable season, Russell has continued to perform well, averaging 23.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 32.1 minutes per contest.

#2 Timberwolves demanding a high-price for Robert Covington

Robert Covington is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the trade deadline

Over the past few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers have all emerged as suitors for Robert Covington. As a 3-and-D wing, Covington offers plenty of value to contending teams, and Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report is reporting that the Timberwolves are demanding at least two first-round picks for the forward:

"The Minnesota Timberwolves, several league executives say, are looking for the lofty price tag of two first-round picks for versatile forward Robert Covington."

After spending more than four years with the Sixers, Covington was traded to the Timberwolves back in November 2018 as part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia. Covington has featured 69 times for Minnesota, averaging 13.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 31.1 minutes per contest. He has also shot 35 percent from beyond the arc and is owed $25 million over the next two seasons.

#3 Wolves have shown interest in Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon is enduring another underwhelming season with the Orlando Magic

Aaron Gordon has long been backed as a future All-Star, although the 24-year-old's career has stalled over the past few years. Gordon's fit in Orlando's frontcourt alongside Nikola Vucevic and the emerging Jonathan Isaac is questionable, and it seems that the forward is no longer a vital part of the Magic's future.

Gordon is signed to a team-friendly contract that will see him earn a relatively low $16.4 million for the 21-2022 season, and Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer is reporting that the Wolves have called the Magic regarding a potential trade:

"One team that makes sense for Gordon is Minnesota, which called Orlando about Gordon this season, according to league sources. It’s unclear what precisely was offered, but Minnesota is shopping Robert Covington."

Gordon has played 43 times for the Magic this season, averaging 13.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest. The California native has shot a career-low 41.9 percent from the field, while also connecting with just 29.8 percent of his three-point attempts.