The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to build chemistry this season after cornerstone forward Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to New York in the offseason.
Jazz point guard George Hill, who missed 13 games with a toe injury, returned to the lineup and scored 21 points in a 100-83 win over the Sixers on Thursday night.
The Jazz, after contending for a playoff spot despite injury issues all season, have given a "long-term" extension to head coach Quin Snyder.
Pau Gasol had a double-double and Spain cruised past Lithuania 80-63 on Sunday to regain the European basketball championship title. Earlier, France won the bronze.
The Utah Jazz have signed free agent center Jeff Withey to a multi-year contract. The team announced the deal Monday afternoon. Details of the contract were unavailable, per team policy.
The NBA announced Thursday that Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler has been named the league's Most Improved Player.
