Towns and Randall swap transactions, from questioning the loss to seemingly win-win, but it seems that no one wins

NBA playoffs are currently in the division finals. The Pacers led the Knicks 3-1, and the Thunder led the Timberwolves 3-1.

When the four teams in the division finals were released, the deal about Towns and Randall was brought up again -

Last offseason, the Knicks made a deal with the Timberwolves, and the Timberwolves sent Towns and got Randall, Divinzenzo and the first round pick from the Knicks.

The Knicks at that time were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. They wanted to upgrade to the inside to match Brunson, but couldn't find a more suitable one. They finally chose Towns, and Towns was most of the time questioned that they were too soft.

The Timberwolves at that time had just broken through and entered the Western Conference Finals and were eliminated. It should have been for reinforcement, but they didn't expect that they directly dismantled the dual cores, sent Towns away, and Randall for it. It was an unwise move no matter how they looked at it.

So this deal was questioned as a loss-making loss at the time. The Knicks Randle replaced Towns with no change. It was really irrational to dismantle the core lineup as soon as the Timberwolves entered the Western Conference Finals.

From the regular season, it is difficult to see the gap, but at least there is no big progress. The Timberwolves are only ranked 6th in the West, and the Knicks are only ranked 3rd in the East, and their rankings are even lower than last season, which seems to confirm the conclusion of a loss-making conclusion.

But in the playoffs, everything changed.

It was not surprising that the Knicks defeated the Pistons 4-2 in the first round, but the Celtics defeated the Celtics 2-0 in the away round 4-2 in the second round, which was full of gold. At this point, the Knicks also returned to the Eastern Conference Finals, further than last season. At this point, it can be said that the Knicks at least did not lose money in the deal in Towns, and they made a small profit because of the breakthrough.

Timberwolves blacked the Lakers 4-1 in the first round, which was a bit surprising. Edwards performed more maturely than last season, and it seemed that Randle was more suitable for Edwards. In the second round, he defeated the Warriors 4-1. Although he took advantage of Curry's injury, the Timberwolves played at least in a very holistic manner. When they returned to the Western Conference Finals, from this point of view, at least Towns did not lose money when he replaced Randall, and his record did not decline.

So, from being questioned about losing money to a possible win-win situation, the value of this transaction is changing.

But as the division final progresses, the Knicks 1-3 Pacers and the Timberwolves 1-3 Thunder, most likely, the division final is their finish line.

seems to be a win-win situation, but it seems that no one wins.

Does the Knicks have such a big time just for the Eastern Conference Final? Definitely not, at least it must be the finals, but now they are likely to stop in the Eastern Conference Finals. Judging from the situation this season, even if there is no trade, the Knicks seem to have a chance to enter the Eastern Conference Finals.

What's worse is that Brunson and Towns are suspected to have a disagreement, and the same is true for the Eastern Conference Finals. It is difficult for Towns and Brunson to break out at the same time. Not only is the Knicks basically gone this season, but they may have to change in the future.

Timberwolves were even more speechless. Last season was the Western Conference Finals, and this season was still the Western Conference Finals. It seems that at least it has not lost, but in fact it has already lost. If the lineup of last season was adjusted for another season, it might be better than now. And the Timberwolves don't have much room to strengthen.

Knicks and the Timberwolves have both wasted another season. You should know that in the NBA, the iteration is very fast. If you waste it a little, new teams will rise, such as the Pacers and the Thunder. The Pacers' Eastern Finals last season, and there is hope for further progress this season. The Thunder has also gone further this season than last season.

Taking advantage of the fact that the Lakers and Warriors are old, the Nuggets and Celtics are unstable, and the Cavaliers and Pistons have not yet grown up, this season's Peaches can only be picked by Pacers or Thunder.