Timberwolves Chase James Harden, Send Reid To Clippers

The Timberwolves are eyed in a bold three team proposal that would bring James Harden (and Chris Paul) to Minnesota, send Naz Reid and prospect Rob Dillingham to the Clippers, and land Neto salary and picks with Brooklyn. The idea: solve Minnesota s point guard hole with elite playmaking, even if it costs a beloved big and a young wing, while L A pivots toward youth and the Nets use cap space to profit. Merlin sees the charms and the curses. Harden would ease scoring pressure on Edwards and Randle and fit a stout Wolves defense, but the deal strains chemistry and salary rules and must wait until Reid is trade eligible on January 15. Clippers gain a younger core and cap relief. Brooklyn nets flexibility and cash. Timing, waivers, and Harden s approval are the true spells to cast.