NBA Trade: 3 Players the Minnesota Timberwolves should target

#2 D'Angelo Russell - Golden State Warriors

D'Angelo Russell headed to the Golden State Warriors in free agency

D'Angelo Russell was among the best players available during the summer and Minnesota attempted to force through a sign-and-trade deal for Russell before he agreed to join the Golden State Warriors. The Timberwolves were reportedly confident of landing Russell, although the Warriors' surprise interest ended any hope of a deal.

Nevertheless, Russell's long-term future with Golden State is questionable with many analysts predicting that the Warriors could look to trade him ahead of the trade deadline.

At 23, Russell is a perfect candidate to develop alongside Towns, and the former Lakers man is a considerable upgrade over 31-year-old Jeff Teague. A third team may be needed to facilitate a trade, although if the Timberwolves genuinely believe they have a realistic shot at landing the All-Star, they should do everything in their power to close out a deal.