Nickeil Alexander-Walker (unrestricted), Randle (player option) and Naz Reid (player option) all have opportunities to seek out greener pastures should they choose. And as Krawczynski noted, "it seems likely that the most realistic path forward is for the Wolves to retain two of those three players."

Around the NBA, front offices have been percolating for weeks over the possibility that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo might ask out of Milwaukee, his home for his entire NBA career, and seek a trade to greener pastures.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are enjoying one of, if not the best, seasons in the organization's young history. That verdict will only be decided after the conclusion of the NBA Finals.