The Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards are two teams that could benefit from engaging in a few roster changes this NBA offseason.

The clock is ticking for the Wizards to give Bradley Beal the confidence he needs to stick around as their franchise player. Washington already acquired Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline. Now, they must find an answer at point guard.

Without much time to waste, the best option the trade market has to offer would be the best angle the Wizards can take in finding Beal’s backcourt partner.

D’Angelo Russell could be an option worth considering. He’s been a fringe All-Star in the past and can bring a boost as a scorer and playmaker — allowing Beal to spend more time off-ball and be deployed in off-ball screening actions.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Washington Wizards Stance On Minnesota Timberwolves’ D’Angelo Russell Trade

Russell is coming off a disappointing playoff performance for the Timberwolves and is entering the final season of his current contract.

The circumstances could be ideal for a ‘buy-low’ trade for the Wizards if they sought to make one. Reports indicate they do not seek to pursue Russell, but again, sometimes things change when top options don’t pan out.

Here is an NBA trade scenario that would send D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Washington Wizards: