Glen Taylor considered firing Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden during the offseason, even before the Jimmy Butler situation escalated.

Taylor continues to consider the possibility of replacing both Thibodeau and Layden.

Thibodeau and Layden are under considerable pressure for the Wolves to produce dividends on this trade of Butler with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Thibodeau has prioritized short-term gains over the longer view management typically takes since joining the Wolves.