The Minnesota Timberwolves have enjoyed a surge since they parted ways with Jimmy Butler, now invigorated by their new additions and a newfound sense of togetherness. Veteran forward Taj Gibson attributes the change to a different energy surrounding the locker room.

“Positive energy,” said Gibson, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “Everybody's on the same page, trying to do what they have to do and filling in right where they have to fill in.”

The Timberwolves have thrived without the drama surrounding their locker room, yet still boasting a strong and versatile defender in Robert Covington, along with a capable stretch 4 in Dario Saric — two of the three players the team got in return when striking the Butler deal.

Rookie Josh Okogie and veteran Anthony Tolliver have since fallen out of the rotation, hinting at a potential trade in the near future.

Minnesota is 3-1 since trading Butler and is slowly creeping closer to the .500 mark after starting out a woeful 4-9, including a five-game losing skid that was the ultimate red flag for a team looking for answers and waiting for the right opportunity to take action.

The Timberwolves have put Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins at the forefront of the team, hoping they earn their hefty contracts by spearheading the team into another playoff appearance, despite the rough start.

Towns and Wiggins play with a bevy of veteran players who can guide them, and now with other assets to balance out this roster, giving them more depth and a much different look along with the new vibes.