Debunking Rudy Gobert trade narratives and myths surrounding the Timberwolves

The Rudy Gobert trade remains a point of contention among many NBA analysts, although a surprising number believe that the Minnesota Timberwolves "lost" the swap. It's time to poke holes in some of the existing narratives that have been constructed in the wake of the trade. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) refutes three of the myths that are out there and explains why the Wolves are clearly a better team now than prior to the trade. Also, categories of Timberwolves players to keep an eye on during Las Vegas Summer League.

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