"This deal gives the Hawks a genuine co-star on offense for Trae Young, providing an interesting two-man game that could be beneficial for Randle and the Hawks. The Timberwolves land better-fitting role-players around Edwards who will hit shots and bolster the team's rotation, while also landing the Wolves another valuable draft asset."

With the trade deadline just two days away, local insiders expect the Minnesota Timberwolves to hold on to Julius Randle.

Randle left the game Thursday against the Utah Jazz with a right groin strain. The Timberwolves have not revealed the severity of Randle's injury, but he will not play Saturday against a Wizards team that is 6-44 and has lost 16 consecutive games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a dominant 138-113 road win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, but the celebration was dampened by unfortunate Julius Randle news. The Timberwolves forward exited the game in the second quarter with a right groin injury, dealing a potential blow to his team’s season.

No matter how badly the Phoenix Suns may want Jimmy Butler, there just doesn't seem to be a viable way for them to get him. Nobody wants the Bradley Beal contract. Even if someone did, Beal himself doesn't seem eager to drop his no-trade clause to help the Suns dump him.