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Kyle Anderson – Minnesota Timberwovles

The Minnesota Timberwolves are an odd team. They’re like the Utah Jazz but in reverse. The Jazz don’t have the stars but have the depth, the Timberwolves have the stars but not the depth. This is one of those situations where both teams may need someone like Kyle Anderson to get to the playoffs, but for the sake of argument, we’re going to assume that the Jazz are better than the T-Wolves and showcase the potential of an Anderson trade.

Anderson is not a great scorer but he does everything else very well. He’s historiclaly and currently a great defender (+2.9 DBPM currently), and is someone who can average nine points, five rebounds and five assists per-night. He’s the perfect point-forward off the bench.

At 6’9, 230 lbs, he’s big enough to play power forward for the Jazz, and quick enough to play small forward when needed. He’s the perfect piece for a team that needs more passing and defense, as well as size. The Jazz are cycling through five or six guards per night, and getting Anderson will likely cost them a guard in the trade, allowing for more size to be added to the roster.

Anderson adds a lot of value for this team, and considering the lack of defense they’ve had through four games, may help remake the roster.

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