Minnesota Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers defends against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on October 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 26: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls on December 26, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Weird to hear Derrick Rose MVP chants at United Center

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches from the bench as teammates take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Timberwolves defeated the Bulls 199-94. NOT TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tom Thibodeau still hasn’t learned to stop overplaying players

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 23: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 23, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans were right to boo Timberwolves despite Andrew Wiggins’ opinion on it

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 3: Robert Covington #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with his team during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 3, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Robert Covington is a unique Defensive Player of the Year candidate

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 2, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Checking in on this year’s NBA rookie extensions through 20 games

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Utah Jazz at the Wells Fargo Center on November 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 113-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Apparently Jimmy Butler does harbor bad feelings toward ex-teammates

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on September 29, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tom Thibodeau almost left Minnesota before Jimmy Butler

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dario Saric

How will Dario Saric fit with the Timberwolves?

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 24 - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) as theToronto Raptors start their season 5-0 with a 112-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 24, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Wolves rush Butler trade, but at least they can focus on basketball

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 29: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks with media after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 29, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler continues to push the envelope with Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 31: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks with media after scoring 50 points against the Utah Jazz on October 31, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Derrick Rose’s 50-point explosion sends Twitter into a frenzy

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 21: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Derrick Rose turns back clock with 50 points, ends up in tears

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 24 - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) as theToronto Raptors start their season 5-0 with a 112-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 24, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler might be done playing for the Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets calls for a foul during a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler trade with Rockets being held up over Eric Gordon?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs onto the court during player introductions before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau don’t care how much Wolves fans hate them

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25 Karl-Anthony Towns

Jimmy Butler is holding up a mirror to the Timberwolves

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts in the second half during Game Five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 25, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Amid trade rumors, Jimmy Butler is expected to play in the opener

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 25: Jimmy Butler reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SCO Angers at Parc des Princes on August 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

What happens if the Timberwolves don’t trade Jimmy Butler?

SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Tom Thibodeau(R) and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during practice at Shenzhen Gymnasium as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China on October 4, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

The Timberwolves should have seen Butler’s explosive practice coming

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

NBA coach’s assessment of Andrew Wiggins is a little savage, totally spot-on

SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Tom Thibodeau(R) and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during practice at Shenzhen Gymnasium as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China on October 4, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Did Tom Thibodeau sabotage Jimmy Butler trade to Miami?

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 25: Jimmy Butler reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SCO Angers at Parc des Princes on August 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler is already changing his mind about trade destinations

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves signs his contract extension with General Manager Scott Layden and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau on September 23, 2018 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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