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Owner Taylor: Butler 'had an agenda' Wolves had to work around
To Glen Taylor, the most glaring problems came later in games when he could see how the Jimmy Butler situation weighed on the team's young players, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
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'A shocker.' Unlike Butler, new Wolves players didn't ask for this deal
It was hard to find a time when the new Wolves smiled during their press conference Tuesday. But Robert Covington, a defensive ace, talked about 'the new opportunity' in front of them.
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Former Timberwolves star Rubio selling North Loop penthouse for $1.225M
Ricky Rubio, the former Wolves point guard, has put his North Loop condo on the market, more than a year after he was traded to the Utah Jazz.
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Butler trade saga ends, but conditions that created it still hot
On Wednesday, the Wolves will face a team clinging to a superstar — a New Orleans Pelicans franchise that wonders how long the good times can last with Anthony Davis.
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Durant vs. Draymond is reminder that Warriors' dynasty is fragile
The NBA is never short on drama, so just as the Jimmy Butler situation has simmered down and been resolved, a fresh topic has emerged with Golden State.
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Butler can win news conferences, but can he win over teammates?
Stop me if you've heard this before, but Butler made a strong first impression on his new fan base in Philadelphia.
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Wolves-New Orleans game preview
Despite 23 turnovers, the Wolves managed to break a five-game losing streak with a victory over Brooklyn at Target Center on Monday.
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Double-doubles trump turnovers as Wolves dump Nets, end losing skid
Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 21 rebounds (and 10 turnovers) while Jeff Teague added 23 points and 11 assists playing without the guys acquired in the Jimmy Butler deal.
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Thibodeau says immediate help was priority in Butler trade
Tom Thibodeau said throughout the last two months while Jimmy Butler was still with the Wolves that he was waiting for the right deal to come along. "We wanted quality players," Thibodeau said.
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Wolves-Nets game recap
A look back at Monday night's game.
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Butler trade to 76ers complete; new Wolves players won't suit up vs. Brooklyn
The Wolves new players have uniform numbers - Robert Covington will wear 6, Jerryd Bayless 8 and Dario Saric 36 - but the trio will not see the court tonight at Target Center.
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The Butler-free life: Wolves get a new start after trade
The Timberwolves are back in town after an 0-5 road trip, and take on Brooklyn on Monday night with a new approach now that Jimmy Butler is on his way to Philadelphia in a trade.
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Jimmy Butler deal is official; so now what for the Wolves and Thibodeau?
RandBall writes: "Anything short of a post-Butler renaissance figures to lead to a change at the end of the season." But what about a bad run in the first dozen or so games without Jimmy Butler?
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Scoggins: Minus one malcontent, what happens now to Wolves?
Jimmy Butler is gone but the damage remains. The Wolves might not be as dysfunctional, but what exactly is their organizational plan
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Will Jimmy Butler get along any better in Philly?
Jimmy Butler had trouble fitting in with young Wolves players - will the scenario be any different in Philadelphia?
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Previous in-season trade highlights in Timberwolves history
The still-unofficial trade of Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia is not the first time the Timberwolves have jettisoned or acquired prominent players in-season.
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Wolves-Nets game preview
Coming off an 0-5 road trip, in the wake of a franchise-changing trade, the Wolves begin a five-game home-stand beginning with the Nets.
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Breakup complete: Wolves send Butler to 76ers
The Wolves will get Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton. It ends a two-month drama, after Butler requested a trade before training camp began.
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Analyzing the players the Wolves are getting for Jimmy Butler
The Wolves received a second-round draft pick as well but let's first take a look at the three players Minnesota got in return for Jimmy Butler.
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Around the NBA
- Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
- Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
- Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
- Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
- Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
- Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
- Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
- Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
- Bucks' Damian Lillard has another fast start with 26 points in first half of Game 2 vs. Pacers
- Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation
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