This is just fan speculation that I've read, but it makes a ton of sense.
Nets trade:
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Caris Levert (SG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Two (2) First Round Picks
to Timberwolves.
Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns (C) to Nets.
This makes a whole ton of sense for both teams.
Let me explain the Timberwolves point of view.
By trading KAT for these three players and two first rounders, this is what your starting five would look like:
C - Jarrett Allen - 21 years old - potential to be all defensive team. Great rebounder, shot blocker, interior scorer
PF - Robert Covington - 28 years old - NBA All Defense. 14-7-5 guy.
SF - Andrew Wiggins - 24 years old - 23 PPG
SG - Caris Levert - 25 years old - 14 ppg, great scorer/shooter/defender who has potential to be a 20 ppg guy
PG - Spence Dinwiddie - 26 years old - 22 ppg this year, GREAT defender, can play PG, SG, SF, true floor general and does everything
(remember, Wolves gets two Nets first rounders in this too)
Wolves don't lose any scoring, because the imports make up for it. They lose shooting from the 5 spot, but gain it everywhere else, and improve tremendously on defense. Plus, financially, they rid themselves of the biggest contract in team history for three very manageable deals (both current and if they wanted to resign) and gain the financial flexibility they need. Yes, they lose their All Star Center, but they might import an All Star PG, and two guys that could be all stars in the future. PLUS two first round picks. And they (the Wolves) retain all their young pieces they like on the roster.
The Nets. Wow. They import a two-time All Star Center who is one of the most transcendent players in the game. A 7 foot guy who plays like a guard. Oh...sorta like how Durant plays. And KAT is a local kid, from New Jersey.
C - Karl-Anthony Towns (25 ppg, 12 rpg, 5 apg)
PF - Kevin Durant (25 ppg - 5 - 5)
SF - Taurean Prince (15 ppg)
SG - Joe Harris (12 ppg)
PG - Kyrie Irving (20 ppg/10 apg)
>>>You've essentially created the East Coast version of the Golden State Warriors. Sure, the defense has to improve, but my Lord, talk about a crazy good Big Three. And KAT is young, at 24 years old. So if Durant and Irving retire, or move on at some point, you have a hometown kid sitting there.
I am a HUGE fan of KAT, and love him on my team, but I have to admit, if they were able to make the salaries work (I tried it on the trade machine, you'd need to get a little more creative to make it work), I gotta say, I'd probably be in favor of this.