The Minnesota Timberwolves made a significant trade with the Utah Jazz involving Rudy Gobert, sparking debates about whether they swindled the Jazz in the deal.

By the Numbers
  • Gobert won the Defensive Player of the Year Award four times.
  • The trade included players Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, four first-round picks, and a pick swap.
Yes, But

Some fans believe the Timberwolves took advantage of the Jazz in the trade, but the full impact is yet to be seen.

State of Play
  • The Timberwolves are in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2003.
  • The trade outcome and the potential of the draft picks acquired are still uncertain.
What's Next

The future success of the trade will depend on how the draft picks acquired by the Jazz perform in the long term.

Bottom Line

While the Timberwolves' current success with Gobert is evident, the true impact of the trade will only be clear when the draft picks come into play, showing whether the Jazz were swindled or not.