Timberwolves made an enquiry about Orlando Magic’s star Aaron Gordon

It was predicted that Minnesota Timberwolves will be better this season even after they traded away a superstar talent like Jimmy Butler last season.

The reason for those lofty hopes was Karl-Anthony Towns, who was offered a massive contract extension last season, an indication that the team management sees him as the current and future face of the franchise. For his part, the 22-year-old has done more than enough even this season when the Timberwolves have been nothing short of a disaster.

But he is just 22 and lacks the maturity and presence at this moment to motivate his teammates. For that matter, Timberwolves’ management also sees the current roster short of one or two true stars to play alongside Karl-Anthony. The need for more shopping may become more a pressing issue if Robert Covington, who is being linked with a move to the Los Angeles lakers, leaves the team in the near future. And having traded veteran point guard Jeff Teague, it may be the time for the Timberwolves to act.

One of the players that have been linked with the team is Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon.

The move makes sense for both parties, as Gordon is having a terrible season with the Magic, struggling to get significant minutes, and shooting career-low percentages from the field and from the free-throw line. It seems that he could do with a new team and teammates at the moment.

In a report, The Ringer writer Kevin O’Connor also confirmed about Gordon’s possible destination, “Just imagine Gordon rolling down the lane, then kicking it out to (centre) Karl-Anthony Towns, who could shoot a 3 or attack the closeout,” O’Connor continued. “The Wolves don’t have a true playmaker, but they could acquire one in Gordon.”

Timberwolves are 14th in the Western Conference, with a 15-32 record on the season. Their current 10-game losing streak is also the worst in the entire NBA.

Orlando Magic, meanwhile, are having a better season as they sit 7th in the Eastern Conference.