Report: Shabazz Napier, Treveon Graham to T-Wolves in D'Angelo Russell Trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are receiving Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham immediately following the sign-and-trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors that will see D'Angelo Russell move to the Bay Area.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors are also sending cash to Minnesota in the move.

Wojnarowski reported Sunday that Golden State was acquiring Russell and signing him to a four-year, $117 million contract.

ESPN's Bobby Marks provided the financial details behind why the defending Western Conference champions are quickly flipping Napier and Graham. They'll save $250,000 with the trade.

An opportunity to get Russell presented itself for the Warriors when the Nets agreed to max contracts with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, per Wojnarowski. Irving's arrival meant Brooklyn didn't need to re-sign Russell, and Durant's departure left Golden State wanting to get another marquee player to replace him.

To facilitate Russell's sign-and-trade, Wojnarowski reported the Warriors traded Andre Iguodala and a protected 2024 first-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Minnesota's role in this is somewhat ironic. The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski reported the Timberwolves were confident of landing Russell until the Warriors entered the picture.

The Wolves could choose to quickly part ways with Napier and Graham. Napier is making a little over $1.8 million and Graham slightly more than $1.6 million in 2019-20, and both of their deals are non-guaranteed, per Spotrac.

Minnesota doesn't have a pressing need for another point guard with Jeff Teague locked in for one more year and Tyus Jones a restricted free agent. Graham could provide some depth at 2-guard behind Josh Okogie, though the team selected Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft.