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FILE - In this April 21, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his team against the Houston Rockets in the first half during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series in Minneapolis. Thibodeau will enter his third season with the Wolves, focused on trying to help the team improve 3-point shooting and defense. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Wolves can be proud of playoffs; road to return has potholes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 29, 2017 file photo, Jimmy Butler speaks as Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, looks on during an introductory news conference in Bloomington, Minn. Butler is nearing a return to action, with four critical games to go for the team in the regular season. He told reporters after practice on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 that he's &quot;this close&quot; to being back on the court. Coach Thibodeau said Butler was a full participant in the workout. His surgically repaired right knee would be evaluated again on Wednesday. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

Butler ‘this close’ to rejoining Timberwolves on court

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau react to a call as his team play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 26, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Grizzlies won 101-93. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Thibodeau laments lack of toughness; Wolves try to hang on

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his team in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Rested Timberwolves are back in gear for latest road test

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, front left, and the Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, front right, go after the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Butler scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Blazers 120-103

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns fights for a rebound with Los Angeles Clippers Montrezl Harrell (5) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Butler scores 33 points, T-Wolves outlast Clippers 112-106

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Mike James (55) guards against Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Towns scores 32 points, T-Wolves beat Booker-less Suns

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives the ball around Charlotte Hornets guard Treveon Graham (21) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Winning T-wolves eager for litmus test vs. champion Warriors

By DAVE CAMPBELL - 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

Wolves sign Gibson, Teague, finalize latest step in overhaul

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 123-118. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Timberwolves owner Taylor expecting big jump next season

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau reacts to a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 123-118. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Timberwolves a disappointment in 1st season under Thibodeau

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

In this March 8, 2017 photo, Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns pulls in a rebound during an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. If the Timberwolves are going to defy the odds and make the playoffs, they will do so on the back of Towns, who is solidifying himself as a force during Minnesota's frantic playoff push. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Karl-Anthony Towns takes charge for desperate Timberwolves

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins, back right, practices as Target Center workers wipe down the wet basketball floor prior to the NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, March 6, 2017, in Minneapolis. High humidity in Minneapolis and condensation from ice underneath the basketball court for upcoming ice-centered events contributed to the wet floor. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Trail Blazers-Timberwolves game postponed by slick court

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, battles for a rebound against Utah Jazz's Joe Johnson (6) and Derrick Favors (15) during the first half in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Towns helps Timberwolves coast to 107-80 win over Jazz

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Thibodeau on trade rumors: ‘I like the guys we have’

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine is helped off the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Timberwolves lose Zach LaVine for rest of season to torn ACL

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Shabazz Muhammad, center, is congratulated by Andrew Wiggins, left, and Kris Dunn after sinking a half-court shot at the buzzer ending the third quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 111-105 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Timberwolves starting to find themselves under Thibodeau

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

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

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) watches his shot fall through the basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 122-114. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leonard’s 34 points rally Spurs past Timberwolves, 122-114

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press