One night the Wolves might primarily need Randle to be a playmaker. Another night they might need his scoring. It can be dependent on the other team's defensive look, like on Saturday when the Cleveland Cavaliers heavily utilized a zone set.

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves could agree upon a trade including Julius Randle to reshape the West.

When it comes to inside information about the Minnesota Timberwolves, there's no one more reliable than longtime beat reporter Jon Krawczynski — and he doesn't think a Julius Randle trade is on the minds of Minnesota's decision-makers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquire a forward and a point guard in three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards.