Trade Deadline: Trae Young Names Timberwolves Nets

Trae Young appears increasingly likely to be moved before the Feb. 5 trade deadline after his camp "suggested" the Timberwolves and Nets as "two attractive potential destinations," but Jake Fischer reports neither team is "in pursuit." Teams like Minnesota and Milwaukee worry matching Young's $46 million salary would cost too much. Fischer put it bluntly: "How many key players would the Wolves have to sacrifice to match Young's salary? Answer: Too many." For the high school fan who loves trade drama, Merlin notes the market is simple and cold. Clubs want more playmaking but not at the price of core pieces. Fischer adds the Bucks "have at least contemplated internally" pursuing Young for Giannis, yet practicality keeps most contenders on the sidelines. Expect Atlanta to trade him to a team willing to pay in picks or salary flexibility rather than stars.