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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 4: Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves disputes a call during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 5, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Timberwolves 91-84. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 4: Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves disputes a call during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 5, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Timberwolves 91-84. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

5. Minnesota Timberwolves (32-20)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of those teams that just seem to get stronger and stronger as the season unwinds. The Wolves are in striking distance of the San Antonio Spurs for the third seed in the West, and with Kawhi Leonard still injured it wouldn’t be surprised to see Thibodeau’s bunch make the jump.

The Wolves are a team that should be on the lookout for a player or two at the deadline. For example, if the Clippers decide to sell of their assets, a player like Lou Williams could be a nice addition.