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Chicago Bulls seventh overall draft pick Lauri Markkanen, left, Kris Dunn, center, and Zach Levine, pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Chicago. Dunn and Levine was acquired by the Bulls from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and this year's No. 16th overall pick, Justin Patton. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam)

For Bulls, blockbuster trade is all about direction

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 23, 2017, file photo, Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) is fouled by Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that the Bulls have traded three-time All-Star Butler and the 16th overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall draft pick. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Butler trade sets the stage for looming free agency

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler (21) looks to pass past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore, left, and forward Kris Humphries during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) **FILE**

Bulls trade Jimmy Butler to Timberwolves

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen reacts after being selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the seventh pick overall during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves, go all in on rebuild

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, center, and teammates bow their heads during a moment of silence for Thomas' sister Chyna before a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Isaiah Thomas plays after sister’s death, but Celtics fall to Bulls

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, left, goes up for the shot with Philadelphia 76ers' Richaun Holmes, right, defending the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Butler has triple-double, fuels Bulls past 76ers 102-90

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) slam-dunks over New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Butler’s 39 points lead Bulls past Pelicans, 117-110

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks to pass against Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder, forward Taurean Prince and center Dwight Howard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler scores 33, Bulls beat Hawks 106-104

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts to an official during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls top Cavs 99-93, James moves to 7th on NBA scoring list

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez, left, and Denzel Valentine try to stop Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Butler did it: Bulls pulls away for 109-94 win over Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) strips the ball from Detroit Pistons' Andre Drummond as Rajon Rondo (9) also defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mirotic scores season-high 28, Bulls beat Pistons 117-95

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss (0) shoots after being fouled by Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wade, Butler lead Bulls over Suns 128-121 in overtime

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) shoots after being fouled by Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Chicago. The Bulls won 105-94. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Bulls beat Raptors for 11th straight time, 105-94

By PAUL LADEWSKI - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Butler scores 28 and Bulls rout Thunder 128-100

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler, center, looks to pass the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Dunleavy (34) and forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Schroder scores 24, Hawks end game on 19-4 run to beat Bulls

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade (3) looks fort a shot against Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton, left, and Jeff Green, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Bulls ride Wade and Butler to 100-92 win over Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) steals the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Wade’s 30 points, key steals lead Bulls over Kings, 102-99

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki shoots over Chicago Bulls' Michael Carter-Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mavericks edge Bulls 99-98 for 3rd straight win

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis (23) looks to pass after battling Chicago Bulls' Michael Carter-Williams (7) for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Dwyane Wade has big 4th quarter, leads Bulls past Pelicans

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, left, drives against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler scores 42, Bulls rally to beat Raptors 123-118 in OT

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press