He could have elevated this West team to the favorites, which would have been bad news for the Jazz!
The first domino of trade season fell last night, with Trae Young headed to the nation's capital. The Utah Jazz weren't involved whatsoever, surprising absolutely no one. However, a Young trade could have affected them had he been sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves instead, affecting what they owe the Jazz.
Before the trade, NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported that Young was interested in joining the Timberwolves, but the feeling wasn't mutual.