On a draft night Timberwolves General Manager Scott Layden surmises could someday prove “historic” because of its college prospects’ quality and depth, established NBA stars Paul George and Jimmy Butler just might cast the longest shadows Thursday.
One or both stars could be their way to someplace else and maybe soon.
The question is whether they will be dealt on draft day and whether the Timberwolves — just as they attempted last year — emerge as serious contenders to acquire Butler if indeed Chicago decides to rebuild by dealing its All-Star guard.
“We’re not going to get into specific players,” Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau said when asked about big stars who might be on the move Thursday.