Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said one of his main objectives in the offseason was identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the roster. Of course, at that time Jimmy Butler was still a part of Thibodeau’s equation. Since making the trade that sent Butler to the 76ers for Robert Covington and Dario Saric, Thibodeau’s math has changed.
“I think it shifted what our strengths are a little bit,” Thibodeau said.
The Wolves are almost a completely different team since the trade — the differences in various statistical categories are striking, with perhaps the most glaring coming on the defensive side of the ball.