You want dull? Don’t look to the NBA. The messed-up Minnesota Timberwolves finally moved ultra-cranky star Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers. The return to Minny was a pair of useful swingmen, Robert Covington and Dario Saric. I suspect the next time I publish these rankings, both teams will be on an upswing.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors had a most enjoyable road trip West, and didn’t suffer a letdown on their return. The Boston Celtics still haven’t found their footing on offense, which is damaging to their pre-season position as the consensus East favourite.