The Timberwolves have begun to perk up a bit and are close to catching the Clippers in the standings for the No. 6 seed. Anthony Edwards continues to mature as a superstar in this league and will look to lead Minnesota back into the playoffs and get the Wolves moving up into the top 6 and out of the play-in tournament.

Ingram, a former All-Star who boasts length and versatility, will join young All-Star Scottie Barnes on a Raptors team that will also be in the running for a high draft pick. Worth noting: Ingram was a potential Sixers offseason target, before they signed George to a max contract in free agency.

But the big trade for this season — you know the one I’m talking about — was a signal that the Lakers, and the NBA, are preparing and beginning to move on from him. Just not in the way you might think.