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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his team against the Orlando Magic in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) **FILE**

Timberwolves fire coach, president Tom Thibodeau

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) hangs on the rim after a dunk as Jonah Bolden (43) and Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers past Mavericks, 106-100

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Brown: Butler wasn’t disrespectful when questioning role

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San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan, right, drives against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Gay scores 21 as the Spurs defeat 76ers 123-96

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Sixers’ Butler returns from strained groin against Cavs

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Philadelphia 76ers' Mike Muscala, top, tries to shoot past Memphis Grizzlies' Garrett Temple during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Butler, Simmons spark 76ers past Grizzlies 103-95

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) hits a game-winning three-point shot over Brooklyn Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in New York. The 76ers won 127-125. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Butler’s 3-pointer caps 76ers’ rally to beat Nets

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz (20) drives around Orlando Magic's Jerian Grant (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

76ers’ Fultz set to sit out until right shoulder examined

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, drives against Charlotte Hornets's Cody Zeller during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker’s 60 points not enough; 76ers top Hornets in OT

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, of Cameroon, drives to the basket against Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Butler, Embiid lead Sixers past Jazz 113-107

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) drives past Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

On Basketball: Butler, 76ers have time to figure things out

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler poses during an introductory news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jimmy Butler ready to ‘grind’ and work hard in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) battles for position against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater) **FILE**

Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) gets around Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater) **FILE**

Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Hart defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, in Minneapolis.The Timberwolves won 124-120. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wolves hold out Butler vs. Jazz for ‘precautionary rest’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, left, drives around Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler leads T-wolves with 33 points in 131-123 win vs. Cavs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, center, drives to the basket ahead of Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. Butler joined the Timberwolves for practice again on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, with the season opener just three days away despite his request to be traded. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Butler to join Wolves in opener at Spurs, despite asking out

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 25, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, watches from the bench during the second half in Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets, in Houston. With Butler's status still unresolved, coach Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves head toward the season coming off the franchise’s first playoff appearance in 14 years but carrying yet a still-cloudy outlook despite the super-max contract Karl-Anthony Towns.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File) **FILE**

Butler practices again with Wolves, as opener nears

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 25, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, watches from the bench during the second half in Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets, in Houston. With Butler's status still unresolved, coach Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves head toward the season coming off the franchise’s first playoff appearance in 14 years but carrying yet a still-cloudy outlook despite the super-max contract Karl-Anthony Towns.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File) **FILE**

Butler misses T-Wolves shootaround amid trade-demand drama

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Tony Parker (9) drives to the basket around a screen by teammate Frank Kaminsky (44) on Dallas Mavericks' J.J. Barea (5) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)

NBA preseason wraps up, regular season starts Tuesday

By The Associated Press - Associated Press