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NBA: 5 hypothetical trades that make sense

By Evan Dyal

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 30: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the game against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 30: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the game against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks celebrates after basket to gives the New York Knicks the lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks celebrates after basket to gives the New York Knicks the lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Kyle O’Quinn and Courtney Lee

New York Knicks Receive: Gorgui Dieng and a second-round pick

Why It Makes Sense For the Knicks – Getting Gorgui Dieng to replace Kyle O’Quinn is a wash. However, getting rid of Courtney Lee, who is 32, opens up playing time for intriguing second-round rookie Damyean Dotson.

Plus, it will give them another second-round pick; they already have Chicago’s. Now they will have three picks in this year’s draft. This trade makes them worse this season, which is good because it puts them in line for a better pick.

Why It Makes Sense for the Timberwolves – This is a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in 14 years. They should make it this year, but there are severe holes on the roster. Mainly, the bench and defense. Adding O’Quinn and Lee solve these problems. Notably, Lee gives the Wolves another shooter and a wing defender.

Lee is shooting 40-plus percent from deep and is a plus defender. He would allow the Wolves to play more small ball lineups as well and not play Shabazz Muhammad, which helps.

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