Before former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons found his way to the Brooklyn Nets, he was frequently linked to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

There is a logical bond between player and team in this situation. Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the best floor-spacing big men in NBA history. On the other hand, he suffers on the defensive end.

That’s basically the inverse of Simmons. He’s an absolute non-shooter that can cover for even the weakest defenders’ shortcomings.

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This Jazz-Nets Trade Features Ben Simmons, Rudy Gobert

In other words, the two would make for a perfect duo. On the other hand, Simmons’ status on his current Brooklyn Nets feels up in the air.

As a matter of fact, nothing is clear about the direction of their organization at the moment. All of which lends itself to trade proposals!

Here are three that land Simmons on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

 

Brooklyn Nets Receive: G D’Angelo Russell

Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G/F Ben Simmons