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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) passes the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard, left, forward Stanley Johnson and center Boban Marjanovic (51) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Jazz rally late in 4th, beat Pistons 98-95 in OT

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, right, tries to reach the ball as Utah Jazz's Ricky Rubio, of Spain, drives during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Crawford lifts Wolves over Rubio, Jazz 100-97

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) looks at the scoreboard during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City. Rubio was a fan favorite in Minnesota for six tough years before he was traded to Utah this summer. He faces his former team Friday night, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Rubio returns to Minnesota looking to turn the page

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILe - In ttis June 21, 2011, file photo, Ricky Rubio of Spain, the Minnesota Timberwolves 2009 first round draft pick, meets the media during an introductory basketball news conference in Minneapolis. After six years in Minnesota, Ricky Rubio is saying goodbye. The seemingly endless rumors finally came to fruition when he was traded to the Utah Jazz last week. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Rubio leaves Minnesota: ‘Maybe it wasn’t meant to be’

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

AP Source: Timberwolves replace Rubio with Jeff Teague

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017 file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine plays against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis. LaVine says the rehab process for a torn ACL in his left knee is progressing as well as can be expected. It's the first major injury for LaVine, who was injured in a game Feb. 3 and will be out six to nine months. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

LaVine says he will return from ACL better than ever

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, eyes the basket as Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat, of Poland, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 13, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Winning ways on road come to a halt for Wizards

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia of Republic of Georgia battle for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wiggins comes up big to lift Wolves over Warriors, 103-102

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Officials keep Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, left, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng of Senegal separated as Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, right, enters the scene after the two players exchanged words during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Minneapolis. A double technical was called on both. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns, Rubio lift Timberwolves to 107-91 win over Clippers

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Richard Jefferson (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 119-104. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

For Rubio and more, passing of trade deadline brought relief

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Timberwolves stand pat at the deadline, Rubio going nowhere

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

T-wolves’ Rubio to miss Nuggets game for personal reasons

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns dunks during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns, Rubio lead Wolves to 3rd straight win, 96-86 over OKC

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, eyes the basket as he drives around Dallas Mavericks' Harrison Barnes during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns, Rubio lead Timberwolves over Mavericks, 101-92

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 3, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) looks to pass the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, in Minneapolis. Rubio returned to practice on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, after missing the last five games with a sprained right elbow. Coach Tom Thibodeau says Rubio looked sharp in practice. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Timberwolves coach: Ricky Rubio available against Clippers

Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins pleads his case after being called for a foul during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Ricky Rubio out indefinitely with sprained right elbow

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2015, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) drives against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. As the Timberwolves prepare to open training camp, Rubio finds himself at the center of trade rumors. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Wolves GM: ‘We’re not talking about trading Ricky’

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Minneapolis, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The Jazz won 136-130 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Disappointed Wolves enter offseason of uncertainty

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer walks downcourt as a teammate shoots a free throw during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Minneapolis, Friday, April 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Brewer’s 51 lifts Wolves over Rockets 112-110

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, from Spain, guards San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20), from Argentina during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game at the Target Center on in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Wolves cruise past Spurs, 110-91

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press