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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) drives around Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Butler hurt as Rockets beat Wolves for 11th straight win

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, rear, and center Tristan Thompson defend against Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. The Magic won 116-98. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

As deadline nears, can Cavs find deal to make a difference?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Tyler Zeller (44) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Butler returns to score 21 points, Wolves beat Nets 111-97

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Butler returns to Wolves lineup after missing 4 games

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Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, left, drives around Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby, of England, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wiggins scores 29 as Wolves rally past Raptors 115-109

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Butler out for Wolves vs Raptors with sore right knee

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, right, tries to reach the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram drives in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler scores 28 points; Timberwolves beat Lakers 114-96

By MIKE COOK - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, center, shoots over Denver Nuggets' Torrey Craig, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 128-125. Butler led the Timberwolves with 39 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler’s 39 points lift Wolves past Nuggets, 128-125 in OT

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Butler leads balanced Timberwolves past Suns 115-106

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Butler leads balanced Timberwolves past Suns 115-106

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Denver. The Timberwolves won 112-104. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Towns, Butler lead Timberwolves past Nuggets 112-104

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Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum, top, leaps for a layup against Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague (0) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Butler’s 37 points spur Wolves rally past Blazers, 108-107

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Taj Gibson (67) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Canaan helps Suns rally to beat T-Wolves 108-106

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots the ball after Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns fall back in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Drummond scores 20 points, Pistons outlast T-Wolves 100-97

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) works against New Orleans Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore (55) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Butler’s late points lift Timberwolves past Pelicans, 104-98

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Wolves rule Butler out for 2nd straight game, with illness

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 29, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, center, is joined by Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, and General Manager Scott Layden during a press conference at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. After a disappointing first season in Minnesota, Tom Thibodeau went to some old friends from Chicago for help. Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson and Aaron Brooks come aboard to help the young Timberwolves get on the same page with their demanding coach. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Now or never for the Minnesota Timberwolves

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Dave Zarzynski, left and Katie Hanrahan, right, measure Chicago Bulls' Lauri Markkanen's wingspan during media day for the NBA basketball team in Chicago. There’s plenty riding on the Jimmy Butler trade, which landed Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and No. 7 draft pick Lauri Markkanen. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Bulls go all in on rebuild, gear up for run at high pick

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 14, 2017, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York. Several NBA stars changed addresses during the offseason, creating opportunities for players to step into bigger roles on several rosters including Turner. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Role play: Opportunities available after busy NBA offseason

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler smiles during a press conference at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Thursday, June 29, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

With Butler in fold, Wolves ready to shop for free agents

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press