Kimberwolves Case Study

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Trade rumors start to haunt the Minnesota Timberwolves again nowadays. After rebuilding last summer to strengthen their lineup and signed Tom Thibodeau to handle the team, they still having difficulty of finding their rhythm and continues to go down at the Western Conference standing. Now, reports are saying that they are interested in bringing in Taj Gibson from the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline.

Full of young and talented core of players plus a winning coach at the helm, the Timberwolves are expected to have at least a decent showing this season. However, they are struggling to find their form and could only muster 7 wins in 25 games they've already played.

Many observe that experience is what the team is lacking right now and must add a veteran player who can stabilize and lead the team. Team president and head coach Tom Thibodeau already knew the problem that is why he is looking for capable player(s) right now to fill in the spot. And his pronouncement seems to be pointing to a player that already played for him and know his system.
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But it is most likely that Gibson will be selected amongst the players in the

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