When the Golden State Warriors traded for former No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins, some NBA Insiders were left scratching their heads. General manager Bob Myers sent D’Angelo Russell, Jacob Evans, and Omari Spellman to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Wiggins and a 2021 top-three protected pick.
Russell wasn’t going to be a long-term fit with the Dubs. His limited defensive abilities and ball-dominant style don’t mesh well with the Warriors core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Russell was acquired to provide the Warriors some flexibility once Kevin Durant confirmed he was signing with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency.