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Jimmy Butler and virtually everyone else on the Timberwolves — from young stars Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, to coach and president Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden — Minnesota has finally agreed Youth Deion Jones Jersey to trade the all-star to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Wolves will receive 3-and-D wing Robert Covington, versatile stretch four Dario Saric, and backup Jerryd Bayless. They will also surrender injured big man Justin Patton and receive a 2022 second-round pick as part of the trade.At first glance, the trade seems like an underwhelming return for Minnesota: an all-star for two starters, no first-round picks, and they gave up an injured young player who may potentially become serviceable down the road. But there are clear winners and losers from this deal beyond the teams involved. Let’s explore all of them.Everything you need to know about the Jimmy Butler dramaJimmy Butler wants out of Minnesota. This is how we got here.Winners and Losers from the 76ers-Wolves blockbusterJimmy Butler’s ‘vociferous’ return to Timberwolves practice, explainedThe 7 most savage moments from Jimmy Butler’s interview with Rachel NicholsThe Timberwolves let the Jimmy Butler mess happenJimmy Butler was ruining the Timberwolves’ season, and maybe their futureInside the state of the 76ers before the Jimmy Butler tradeWinner: PhillyThe 76ers returned virtually the same team from last season, and it was beginning to show that they weren’t much better. They needed to shake things up. Philly had options. Butler was one of the better ones.They could have made a call for Kemba Walker, but Butler addresses an immediate need: perimeter playmaking and perimeter scoring. Butler’s a winner and a hard worker. Those things are public knowledge. Now he takes all his talents and his work ethic to a Sixers team and fan base that should embrace him.He’ll be a player who can take some of the pressure off of Ben Simmons Youth Grady Jarrett Jersey , especially in the half-court set. Both will need to adjust to playing more without the ball. The 76ers just got their third star. Winner: Timberwolves fansWolves fans win solely because they now get to stop being so conflicted about their own team. Canis Hoopus’ John Meyer is over the moon:Butler was turbulence in the form of their best player, but Minnesota also skidded and lost their last five games.Wolves fans endured an unnecessary headache to start the season. This trade was a Motrin.Loser: The rest of the EastThe Celtics added Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. Giannis Antetokounmpo fell in love with the weight room. The Raptors somehow traded for Kawhi Leonard.They thought they had it easy when LeBron James left for the Lakers. They thought wrong.Now, another superstar is headed to the East. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid already looked unstoppable, and Butler gives Philly a legitimate Big 3. Mega Loser: Markelle FultzPhilly just went ahead and got another primary ball-handler, which means if Fultz is still starting, he’ll have the ball in his hands approximately two percent of the time. And he still can’t shoot perimeter jump shots. Has management given up on him with this trade? Loser: Tom Thibodeau, the basketball executiveThibs ultimately traded Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and a second-round pick for Robert Covington and Dario Saric. Covington and Saric are two solid players who can start for a long time, but Markkanen and LaVine have star power.Being a coach and a general manager or president of basketball operations at the same time is very hard, and this is another reminder.Winner: Tom Thibodeau Womens Matt Bryant Jersey , the coachThe Wolves lose Butler but get Covington — a two-way guy on a great contract who doesn’t need the ball to be effective — and Saric, a young, versatile stretch four who should complement Karl-Anthony Towns well.The deal automatically makes Wiggins and Towns the new leaders of this team, putting more responsibility on their shoulders to dig out of this five-game skid. It also gives Minnesota a little more versatility.The Wolves had too many cooks in the kitchen. Now the skies are clear for Wiggins and Towns to take flight. Hopefully, they’re ready to soar.Winner: NBA FansWinner: Jimmy ButlerButler finally got what he wanted and was traded from the Timberwolves. Philadelphia wasn’t one of his preferred destinations (New York, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, or Miami), and it wasn’t his hometown Houston; but he joins a playoff contender that he can help turn into a championship contender.Butler has been freed from a situation he didn’t want to be part of. And so long as he, Simmons and Embiid mesh well — a big if — he’ll be a part of their future going forward. Butler won his trade, for now. Time will tell how long his W lasts.Loser: The RocketsHouston was reportedly offering four first-round picks and Eric Gordon as a trade package for Jimmy Butler. The Wolves wanted P.J. Tucker. The Rockets didn’t bite.Sorry, Daryl Morey. Better luck next time.Loser: The HeatMiami literally cannot sign a max free agent any time soon because of its ridiculously clogged payroll Womens att Bosher Jersey , so trading for and extending Butler would have given Pat Riley the star that city deserves.But that’s out the window now. Josh Richardson continuing to develop is the Heat’s best hope.Winner: Robert CovingtonCovington’s game as a 3-and-D starter is so solid, he’s valid everywhere he goes. He’s good on any block. Good luck in Minnesota, RoCo.Loser: The Wizards?The Wizards, according to The Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, were another team in on the Butler sweepstakes. A deal with Washington likely would have included Otto Porter Jr. Interesting. Butler could have helped Washington tremendously, and Porter would have been a solid return.Big Winners: Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony TownsThat the Wolves’ two franchise cornerstones had to deal with Butler’s drama for this long is ridiculous. It was a dark cloud hanging over the franchise’s head.Hopefully, we see some inspired basketball from these two talented players over the remainder of this season. Butler’s departure will put the ball in their hands when it’s money time. It’s time for these two to step up. Time will tell: Joel Embiid and Ben SimmonsButler didn’t mesh well with Towns and Wiggins, and now he’s headed to work with another set of young stars in Simmons and Embiid. This pair, though, has accomplished a good deal already. Butler projects to take them even further.The 76ers’ success will be dictated by the relationship 29-year-old Butler and these young, budding stars. If they can get along off the court, the product on the court should be even better.If not ... we could see a Minnesota repeat in Philadelphia.3 Falcons up http://www.falconsfootballauthentics.com/devonta-freeman-jersey-authentic , 3 Falcons down in Week 5 loss to Steelers The Atlanta Falcons will need a Herculean effort and a miracle or two in order to salvage the 2018 season after losing 41-17 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Who’s up and who’s down in the loss?UpMohamed SanuSanu earns himself a spot here for galloping past multiple Steelers defenders on a 43-yard touchdown — his longest as a member of the Falcons. He finished the day with four receptions for 73 yards and the score. The solid performance comes a week after he posted his first 100-yard receiving game as a Falcon.Austin HooperHooper hauled in a career-high nine receptions against Pittsburgh, with eight of those coming in the first half. He looked to be primed for a huge day, but as you know, the wheels fell off the wagon for the Falcons in the second half.Damonate KazeeThe second-year player notched another interception on an abysmal decision by Ben Roethlisberger to lay a ball up for grabs in the end zone at the end of the first half. Kazee now has an interception in back-to-back weeks.DownRyan Schraeder Atlanta’s right tackle gets the call out here, but the offensive line was dominated as a whole. Schraeder, however, was repeatedly bested by T.J. Watt as the Steelers linebacker racked up three sacks and forced a fumble on Matt Ryan in the fourth quarter that resulted in a scoop and score touchdown. Ryan was sacked a total of six times and pressured all afternoon.Duke RileyRiley has been in the spotlight all season for his noticeable struggles, and his outing Sunday probably didn’t change any critics’ minds. His missed his share of tackles, but he certainly wasn’t alone on that front as the Falcons defense struggled to wrap up across the board.Pass rushRoethlisberger was unbothered for much of the afternoon as Atlanta generated virtually no pressure on the quarterback. Frankly, Roethlisberger should’ve piled up gaudy numbers since his offensive line held the Falcons at bay.