Nico Harrison Proposed Trade Sending Luka Doncic to Timberwolves for Anthony Edwards—Was Rejected

It was the biggest trade in sports this year, sending shockwaves through the National Basketball Association. Yet interestingly, it could have occurred with different organizations. Murmurings continue to emerge revealing that the Los Angeles Lakers may not be the only team that could of snatched up Luka. Apparently, Minnesota had a shot as well. Therefore, another NBA insider is divulging that Nico Harrison proposed a trade sending Luka Doncic to the Timberwolves for Anthony Edwards but it was rejected.

The AD for Doncic trade was certainly one for the history books. It was so wild many didn’t even believe it was real at first. Now when you think Anthony Edwards could have been in the mix as well, this story just hits another roller coaster level. It’s clear, the Mavs were determined to move Luka no matter what.

You probably recall there had been reports of possible shopping around. Like Luka for Giannis. Among others. But then the story became that only the Lakers were approached. However, sources are claiming that the real story is different from the narrative that only two GMs quietly got a deal done. And that the Wolves are interwoven into this blockbuster trade spider web.

Furthermore, according to NBA writer Sam Amick league sources say Minnesota was left feeling absolutely BELEAGUERED that Dallas wanted to offer up Doncic and part ways with their star player. Nonetheless, when did these talks go down or occur? Well, it seems to be not too long before the Mavericks as well as purple and gold were able to strike up a deal. Amick reveals,

“League sources tell [me] that the Mavericks and Timberwolves informally discussed the prospect of swapping Luka Dončić for 23-year-old, three-time All-Star Anthony Edwards in the weeks before the Lakers deal went down.

More specifically, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison reached out to the Timberwolves and asked if there was any chance they’d be willing to trade Edwards. He was promptly told no. The Timberwolves, league sources say, were stunned that Dallas was contemplating parting ways with Dončić.”

Nico Harrison Proposed Trade Sending Luka Doncic to Timberwolves for Anthony Edwards—Was Rejected

Interesting indeed. And we all know how this story has ended. The Timberwolves said not a chance in a fiery place. And Luka Doncic ended up with the Lakers.

Luka and Los Angeles has been doing well as a newly transformed roster. And Doncic’s jersey is selling like hotcakes. Regardless of what teams were talked to or not; the trade happened and it’s working out well for the California team out west.

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