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Minnesota Timberwolves: Pros, Cons Of Standing Pat At Trade Deadline

By Brian Sampson

Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau laughs with the referee during the game against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau laughs with the referee during the game against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau smiles before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau smiles before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Thibodeau remains calm at the deadline

Maybe, just maybe, Tom Thibodeau knows what he is doing.  Thibodeau is in his 26th year of coaching in the NBA and seventh as a head coach.

Even though this is Thibodeau’s first time calling the personnel shots as president of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he displayed the savvy of a long-time vet.

Marc Stein reported that the Knicks were pressuring the Timberwolves to add an additional piece to the Rubio-Rose trade.  Thibs wasn’t falling for it though.  In his talks with the “Zen Master” Phil Jackson, Thibodeau stood his ground.

After the Knicks failed to secure an additional asset to the Rubio trade, they settled for a straight Rubio-for-Rose swap.  Marc Stein, again, reported that the Timberwolves backed out of that potential deal as well.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were worried that Rose’s style of play could affect the development of Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. They also feared that they would not be able to re-sign Rose in the offseason and he would end up walking for nothing.

Whatever the reasons were, Thibodeau remained calm at the deadline and didn’t make any drastic maneuvers for a team who has nothing but time on their hands.

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