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Sixers podcast: Timberwolves’ effort explains why Jimmy Butler wanted out

Keith Pompey and Michael Lee talk about Jimmy Butler's performance in Tuesday's 149-107 victory over his former team, Minnesota Timberwolves, in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, center, tries to get a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, center, tries to get a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Read moreMatt Slocum / AP

Keith Pompey and Michael Lee talk about Jimmy Butler’s performance in Tuesday’s 149-107 victory over his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. The Timberwolves' effort explains why Butler forced a trade out of Minnesota. Pompey and Lee also say Joel Embiid needs to be mentioned more as an NBA MVP candidate. They also talk about the upcoming schedule and Markelle Fultz.