Minnesota Timberwolves: Is the season already lost?

With an offseason smothered by drama surrounding Jimmy Butler’s trade request and subsequent fiery return to practice, many Twitter users have written on the upcoming year as a lost season, and perhaps a lost opportunity for the Timberwolves. However, with a talented team that may gel better without Butler’s presence, all hope isn’t lost just yet.

The drama started with rumors Jimmy Butler wasn’t happy with the work ethic of some of the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ biggest stars. It wasn’t until September we were met with solid evidence Butler had in fact requested a trade from the team, and provided a list of his preferred destinations to the front office.

Although it was reported the work ethic…