Golden State Warriors' D'Angelo Russell plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Golden State Warriors' D'Angelo Russell plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Photo: Matt Slocum, Associated PressThe Golden State Warriors traded D'Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberolves ahead of the NBA trade deadline Thursday, a move that took many by surprise since it was previously reported that trade talks had broken down, and the Warriors remained adamant they saw Russell as a long-term piece.