Jack Tiarks

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope that trading Julius Randle will prove to be addition by subtraction, per @JonKrawczynski “Edwards wants to win right now, and the Wolves are banking on addition by subtraction, believing that removing Randle’s ISO-heavy offensive game and redistributing his 15.3 shots per game to McDaniels and Reid will open things up for Minnesota in a different way.” (Via nytimes.com/athletic/7385397…)

The Heat and Celtics have emerged as the two-team race for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with both teams engaged in the most advanced talks with Milwaukee, per @TheSteinLine Miami’s known offer includes Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and the No. 13 pick. Boston’s package is less clear, but Jaylen Brown is widely viewed around the league as the likely centerpiece, with additional players and draft compensation expected to be involved. The Bucks are expected to make a decision around the NBA Draft. (Via substack.com/redirect/2/eyJl…)