The Minnesota Timberwolves are starting to find their rhythm again. After snapping a five-game skid earlier this week, they’ve now strung together back-to-back wins-and just in time. With the trade deadline looming, the spotlight is squarely on Minnesota, both for what’s happening on the floor and what might be brewing off of it.
A big part of the Wolves’ recent surge? The return of Anthony Edwards from a foot injury.
His presence changes everything-spacing, tempo, confidence. But as much as Edwards is the face of the franchise, the conversation right now is turning toward three other names on the roster: Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Donte DiVincenzo.
According to league sources, teams around the NBA have been calling about that trio, hoping to pry away a key piece from Minnesota’s core. But the Wolves aren’t exactly picking up the phone with open arms. The message coming out of the front office is clear: these guys aren’t for sale-at least, not easily.
Jaden McDaniels, in particular, is being treated like a near-untouchable. League insiders say it would take a superstar-think Giannis Antetokounmpo-level-to even get Minnesota to consider moving him.
That’s not hyperbole. That’s the bar.
And speaking of Giannis, the two-time MVP has reportedly become available via trade, sending shockwaves across the league. The Timberwolves are one of several teams said to be exploring a potential deal. That kind of opportunity doesn’t come around often, and if Minnesota wants to get serious about landing a generational talent like Antetokounmpo, they might have to put just about everyone not named Anthony Edwards on the table.
That could include Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, two players who’ve carved out vital roles on this roster. Reid has been every bit the Sixth Man of the Year candidate the Wolves hoped he’d be when they extended him last offseason.
His energy, scoring punch, and versatility off the bench have been huge. Meanwhile, DiVincenzo is enjoying a bounce-back campaign in his second year with the team, rediscovering the two-way impact that made him such a valuable piece earlier in his career.
The bottom line? Unless a blockbuster deal materializes-something involving a legitimate All-Star-Minnesota seems intent on keeping its core intact. They’ve built something here, and even with the usual trade deadline chatter heating up, there’s a sense that the Wolves believe in what they have.
Next up, they’ll look to keep their momentum going with a home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. With the standings tightening and the trade winds swirling, every game-and every decision-matters just a little bit more.