The Timberwolves are 27-23 through their first 50 games of 2024-25. Minnesota is 6-4 in their last 10 games but has lost two in a row. Against the Jazz on January 30, Julius Randle suffered a right adductor strain.

"This deal gives the Hawks a genuine co-star on offense for Trae Young, providing an interesting two-man game that could be beneficial for Randle and the Hawks. The Timberwolves land better-fitting role-players around Edwards who will hit shots and bolster the team's rotation, while also landing the Wolves another valuable draft asset."

The road for the Minnesota Timberwolves to climb the standings in the West just got more difficult because forward Julius Randle will be out for at least two weeks.