TORONTO − The Timberwolves traded veteran guard Mike Conley to Chicago on Tuesday, basically to clear salary cap space with the NBA trade deadline Thursday at 2 p.m.
Naturally, that sparked intense speculation that the Wolves were in the mix to acquire two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.
The best asset the Wolves have to give them is Jaden McDaniels, whom Milwaukee could flip to another team to give the Bucks the young players and assets they desire.
No other player on the Wolves roster could command as high a draft haul as McDaniels, given his age (25) and contract (two years into a five-year, $131 million deal). Donte DiVincenzo and his contract ($12 million this season, $12.5 million next season) also could potentially become draft capital.
As for other assets on the Wolves roster Milwaukee might want ... Joan Beringer, Rob Dillingham, Naz Reid and Julius Randle would all be on the table, whether for the Bucks to keep or spin off in other deals.
Here are updates on the day before the deadline as rumors continue to swirl in NBA circles.
