The Minnesota Timberwolves version of a “big three” still stands as a viable core. However, they certainly aren’t a true championship contender as currently constructed.
And due to the constant evolution of the Western Conference, it might already be time to consider a change.
We’ll see how the reported drama between Jimmy Butler and his teammates plays out this season, but if this season doesn’t go beyond the first round of the playoffs again it will already be time to look into new options (for a Jimmy Butler trade idea, click here).