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Minnesota Timberwolves: Pros, Cons Of Standing Pat At Trade Deadline

By Brian Sampson

Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau laughs with the referee during the game against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau laughs with the referee during the game against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) celebrate the 104-101 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers following the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) celebrate the 104-101 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers following the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Pressure remains on Towns and Wiggins

The Minneosta Timberwolves failed to bring in any extra help at Thursday’s deadline. That means the burden to win will remain on Towns and Wiggins. At 21 and 22 years of age, respectively, that is a lot of pressure to put on two young players.

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Even if the focus isn’t on winning the Towns and Wiggins duo will still be asked to do everything.  So far this season they have combined to average 46.9 points per game, 15.9 rebounds, and 36.8 minutes. That is a lot of heavy lifting.

With Zach LaVine out for the season there is only one other player who is averaging double-figure points, Gorgui Dieng.

Derrick Rose may be many things, but one thing he can do is put the ball in the hoop. Rose is averaging 17.6 points per game this year. He would have provided the Timberwolves with some scoring relief to Towns and Wiggins.

He also would have become the third scorer that every NBA team needs.

At the end of the day the Minnesota Timberwolves should keep both eyes towards the future.  Their two budding superstars are years away from their prime.

Next: 2017 NBA Trade Deadline: Grades For All 30 Teams

Even though everybody in the organization wants to win as soon as possible it is important to remember to remember the youth of their star players.  The Minnesota Timberwolves can rise to stardom, but in due time.

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