Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations/coach Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden haven't made a trade in 14 months on the job. This is the summer they need to get busy, either through a trade or free agency. Here are some names — many with big salaries — to watch that fit their needs:
Jimmy Butler, G/F, Chicago: Thibodeau's dream "get," but the Bulls probably aren't ready to start all over by trading their All-Star, and Boston, to name one team, has more to offer anyway.
LaMarcus Aldridge, F, San Antonio: The five-time All-Star from his Portland days wilted when he needed to carry the Spurs after Kawhi Leonard's playoff injury, but the Wolves would need him only as a third or fourth option.