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Blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler made it evident he did not want to be there and he was not going to resign. The Minnesota front office did a great job securing solid pieces and draft pics. Not bad since Jimmy was pretty much going to be a rental at this point. Philadelphia was well-regarded to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the east behind the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. Having a 3rd superstar this early in the season was a smart move. The way I see it, you now have ...