Basketball: Will Timberwolves trade Garnett?

Tribune columnist Sam Smith wonders if Kevin Garnett will ask the Timberwolves to deal him. Garnett could end up with the Lakers, Mavericks, Bulls, Wizards or Magic if he forces a trade.

The Timberwolves never would trade Garnett--they'd rather trade everyone else--but what if he demands it?

The Timberwolves would want him out of the conference, and with Jerry Krause gone, he could reappraise the Bulls. The Wizards now have enough starring pieces to give up. So does the Magic.

A Garnett trade seems unlikely. But at this time last year, so did O'Neal's departure.

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[Edited on 7/2/05 by TRD]

I dont think we would see Garnett's departure so quickly, he is an important piece in their franchise.

Highly doubtful.