The Timberwolves’ search for a power forward may have to wait, and Josh Green is right at the center of it.
For now, Green can be moved on his own, but there’s a catch: he can’t be aggregated with another player for at least 60 days, which was 59 days at the time of this writing. That means if Minnesota wants to package him with another Wolves player in a trade, it has to wait until September.
That timing matters because the Wolves badly need help at power forward, and Green looks like one of the cleanest paths to getting it. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype has previously reported that this kind of move is a possibility. But if Green is the only piece going out, landing a high-end rotational power forward seems like a long shot.
That’s why it’s hard to picture Minnesota making a Green deal unless another Wolves player is included, with Terrence Shannon Jr. viewed as the likely sweetener.
There’s also the LeBron James wrinkle. If the Wolves had not been involved in that pursuit, it’s possible they would have extended the Ball trade and landed a power forward already. Unless Minnesota signs LeBron, though, the idea of bringing in a quality power forward appears to be on hold.
Keeping Green wouldn’t be a disaster. He profiles as a solid 3-and-D wing who could fit alongside the Wolves’ stars. Even so, the need for another forward is still obvious, and moving Green with another player remains the clearest way to address it.
A late offseason move still can’t be ruled out. Tim Connelly has a history of making those kinds of plays, and the Karl-Anthony Towns trade is the reminder that comes to mind.
If the Wolves miss on James, they’ll almost certainly be active on the phones looking for a deal that likely involves Green. The problem is that the September restriction could slow everything down.
P.J. Washington stands out as the dream target.
He also feels realistic, especially with the Dallas Mavericks’ collection of forwards. But another team could easily step in and get him before Minnesota is even allowed to make its move.
Beyond Washington, the options get thin fast. Obi Toppin is a possibility, but outside of those two, it’s tough to find a truly realistic target.
Because of that, Minnesota could end up opening the season with a minimum signing and then circling back to the forward market at the deadline. That wouldn’t be the ideal outcome, but it remains a real possibility if LeBron doesn’t happen and no late offseason trade materializes.
Still, Trader Tim can never be fully counted out. Even when a move looks unlikely, he has a way of finding one. If that happens through a Josh Green trade, though, Wolves fans may need to be patient until September.
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