The trade season mostly happens after December 15, although at some point, there are situations that need to be dealt with. With the recent events, the trade can be seen earlier before the next season starts.
The interim head coach of Minnesota Timberwolves, Sam Mitchell, decided to relegate Kevin Martin for the starting shooting guard position and replaced him by Zach LaVine. In the Star Tribune, Martin says, “I came off the bench for a 60-win team and I started 10 years in this league, so whatever it is they know they’re going to get a pretty damn good basketball player. That’s where it is right now.” He is also added that his willing to teach the LaVine, “to be a quality ‘2’ guard in this league.”