A report from NBA Insider Jake Fischer on Tuesday confirmed that the Minnesota Timberwolves have a prime opportunity to pursue a trade option that would be a fantastic fit for their roster: Collin Sexton.
Fischer writes: Sources say the Hornets are open for business to a degree, but that might only mean shopping Collin Sexton, as Charlotte clings to hope that it can still be a Play-In team.
This is fantastic news for a Timberwolves team that desperately needs more ball-handling and scoring in their backcourt. Mike Conley’s age is showing more than ever, and the production of younger point guards has been up and down. Adding a veteran like Sexton would be a slam dunk move for Minnesota.
Beyond the obvious scoring punch Sexton would bring, his presence would immediately stabilize the Wolves’ second unit. Collin gives them someone who can pressure the rim and consistently create advantages without needing a perfect set drawn up. That type of skill is exactly what this roster lacks outside of Edwards.
The Timberwolves would benefit massively from adding Collin Sexton
What makes Sexton such a clean fit is that he doesn’t need to be the focal point of the offense to be effective. We’ve seen him prove over the course of his career that he can attack mismatches and keep defenses honest with his pull-up shooting. Pairing him with Edwards would force opposing teams to pick their poison more often, instead of loading up on Minnesota’s star every possession.
Defensively, Sexton is not a strong stopper, but Minnesota is built to absorb that. With Rudy Gobert anchoring the paint and multiple strong wing defenders around him, the Wolves can hide Sexton better than most teams could. And even if he’s not elite defensively, he’s never going to not compete hard.
From a timeline perspective, this move also makes sense. Waiting on younger guards to figure things out on the fly has already cost them games, and Sexton represents a proven solution without forcing the front office into a reckless all-in move.
Charlotte’s openness to moving Sexton creates a rare opportunity. Minnesota would not need to sacrifice its core, and the financial mechanics are far more manageable than chasing a bigger name. This is the kind of move that fills a specific niche and could seriously upgrade this team.
If the Timberwolves are truly committed to maximizing this version of the roster, this is the type of move they cannot afford to overthink. Sexton checks too many boxes, and the need is too obvious.