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K.C. Johnson: Even after trade, Jimmy Butler's future could impact the Bulls

CHICAGO - Anyone who has spent time around Tom Thibodeau knows he plays to win the game directly in front of him.

So in many ways, Monday's meeting with his Timberwolves' franchise centerpiece Jimmy Butler proved a comfortable challenge. Calm Butler's concerns about internal chemistry issues with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Allay Butler's worries about the long-term direction

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