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Western Conference contenders prepare Giannis Antetokounmpo deal with salary-dump trade
In the dramatic Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the teams consistently mentioned as a team wanting to secure a move for the Greek Freak.
Antetokounmpo is 31 years old and has been through his fair share of injuries in recent seasons. He is currently dealing with a calf injury that could keep him out for several more weeks. If the Wolves liquidate their depth, could they hold position in the top six of the standings while waiting for him to get healthy?
The Minnesota Timberwolves basically tacked themselves onto a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The Wolves didn't receive anything themselves. They sent Mike Conley's contract to the Bulls, and they sent a 2026 first-round protected pick swap to the Pistons.
The possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is dominating NBA headlines as the deadline approaches on February 5. While there are many obstacles standing i
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