Here’s my stab at a Wolves trade for a PG, and it’s not for one of the typical names out there. Kyrie Irving to Minnesota. The Detroit Pistons have held interest in Julius Randle since his departure from New York. In this trade concept they return to that interest in upgrading the 4 position. Due to their start, the Pistons could be privy to part with a first on schedule to be very late in the 1st round. They send over Tobias Harris for salary match and get a major upgrade for the cost of a 2027 and 2029 first round pick. The Mavs, giving into a youth movement, cash in on an injured Kyrie by grabbing Rob and a pick. Harris’ expiring contract gives them much needed salary relied to begin a youth movement with a clean slate. They pick up a draft pick in 2027 and look to develop Rob Dillingham with real minutes Minnesota has refused him. The Wolves make a lateral move to shore up a gaping hole. Naz is capable of a starting role, and finally gets his breakthrough opportunity. They get a future pick back to recoup cost for Rob. Kyrie gives Minnesota a star level PG option who can also play off ball. The off ball piece is crucial as Ant will have the ball often. There’s risk, because Kyrie is older and has injuries. But this could kick the can down the road for Minnesota when it comes to PG. If you can get 2 years of star level production and an additional 2 years of starter level production, I think this can be really beneficial in buying Minnesota time to find a PG of the future. The risk should make the cost of acquiring him more tenable. The deal would leave them with only 13 roster spots but $4.4m in space under the apron. Assuming this deal is close to the deadline, it allows Minnesota to be an aggressive buy out market team to get their roster back to 14 or 15 contracts and remain under the 2nd apron. Minimums are $2.296m in cap hit and are prorated. So if they’d do this deal in February, they’d have able space to sign two NBA contracts and remain under the apron. It’s really hard to gauge Kyrie’s value, so if you’re a Mavs fan I’d love feedback.