One of the country’s national nightmares is now over, as Jimmy Butler has finally been traded off the Minnesota Timberwolves. The saga has lasted around two months, and left in its wake scores of trade rumors, some hilarious stories, and a pitiful 4-9 start to the season for the Wolves. In the end, the Sixers nabbed him (and second-year big man Justin Patton) for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2nd round pick. Not bad Thibs. Not bad at all.
Despite being mentioned as an early candidate for Butler, the Clippers never really seemed to be in the running.