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Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins continues to suffer from a right quad contusion that has affected him this week. While not considered to be a serious injury, the bruise is lingering and the Timberwolves are not entirely sure when Wiggins will be back on the court. Andrew Wiggins is “50/50” to play tonight against […]

The Miami Heat have re-opened talks for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler after the Wolves turned down a reported offer of Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight and four first-round picks from the Houston Rockets, according to Lefty Leif of 5 Reasons Sports, seconded by ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro. According to Thursday’s report, the Rockets would wait until […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown no indication of having interest in the renewed package by the Houston Rockets for star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Minnesota is showing no inclination to move on Houston offer of two injured players and four first-rounders for Jimmy Butler, per sources. On @WatchStadium: pic.twitter.com/NnXkMwXd9N […]

The Twitter investigators strike again. On the same day that it was revealed the Houston Rockets have renewed their bid to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler via a trade, an old tweet from Butler had been discovered referencing Houston. Apparently back in 2011, Jimmy Butler was in Houston playing some hoops. Butler […]

Rumors reveal that the Houston Rockets may be interested in trading for Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rumored deal could involve several first round draft picks. But a certain NBA rule prevents the Rockets from inserting more than four first-round picks into the package. As per Bobby Marks of ESPN, a seven-year rule […]

Another Jimmy Butler rumor has surfaced, this time involving the Houston Rockets. However, the Timberwolves do not plan on trading Butler for now, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Still no indication wolves are close to saying yes to any offers. Things can change quickly, of course. But wolves have been holding firm and that […]

The Houston Rockets have made a new offer to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jimmy Butler, which includes four first round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ESPN’s Zach Lowe explains why Butler could be traded to Houston on Halloween. A key date in Houston’s pursuit of Butler could be next Wednesday, Oct. 31, league sources […]

It is no secret that all is not well with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady feels the drama with shooting guard Jimmy Butler has taken a toll on center Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns made headlines for his woeful display versus the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. McGrady said on ESPN’s The Jump that the young […]

Minnesota Timberwolves starting small forward Andrew Wiggins has refuted a report that he asked for and received money to play for the Canadian National team. Andrew Wiggins played in the 2015 FIBA Americas. The swingman called Canada’s semifinal loss to Venezuela the “worst loss” of his career at the time. He hasn’t played for the Canadians since. […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering shipping four first-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and the reaction on social media is downright hysterical. Four first-rounders is a ridiculous haul for one player, even if it is one of the best players in the NBA. Butler could be a top-10 […]

The Houston Rockets are making a renewed bid to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Rockets are prepared to offer the Timberwolves four future first-round picks in exchange for Butler, who has requested a trade from Minnesota. Story posting soon: The Houston Rockets are making a renewed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins sought and received money to play for the Canadian national team, according to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun. Andrew Wiggins played in the 2015 FIBA Americas. The swingman called Canada’s semifinal loss to Venezuela the “worst loss” of his career at the time. He hasn’t played for the Canadians since. The back-and-forth […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had one of those nights where he just didn’t have it in him to keep on playing. Stop me when this sounds familiar, but after air-balling a 3-pointer, Towns hoisted his finger up in the air and asked to be subbed out. The local broadcasters knew it too, saying “time to get Gui […]

The Toronto Raptors matched their best start in franchise history Wednesday night by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-105 to move to 5-0 on the season. The 2015-16 Raptors also started the season 5-0. From Raps PR: with tonight's victory, Toronto has tied the best start in franchise history. The Raptors also began the 2015-16 season […]

Andrew Wiggins and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most intriguing teams to watch early on this season. That intrigue doesn’t have as much to do with Wiggins as it does his teammate, Jimmy Butler. Throughout the entire offseason, rumors were flying that Butler would be traded before the start of the season. […]

Tom Thibodeau and Luke Walton are at the top of the list for betting odds on which NBA coach will be the first to be fired this season, per BetOnline.ag. Thibodeau’s situation is more of a concern than Walton’s, but both are coming under scrutiny early in the season. Thibodeau is no surprise at all […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Kawhi Leonard will start and guard Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler when the teams get together Wednesday, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Asked about Leonard guarding Butler in particular, head coach Nick Nurse was matter-of-fact in his response. “Yes. Yes. That’s why we got that guy. To guard that (type of) guy,” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins downplayed the practice blowout that took place two weeks ago as his teammate Jimmy Butler made his official return to the team, calling it merely competitive. “It wasn’t that bad,” said Wiggins, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “I feel like from the outside looking in it was a lot worse […]

After missing four games due to a groin injury, Toronto Raptors point guard Delon Wright is set to make his season debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, according to a report from Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. Nurse said he will play Norm Powell tonight even with Delon Wright back. Said it’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins left Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter due to a minor quad issue. Though he’s admittedly feeling better now, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports is reporting that Wiggins will be a game time decision for Wednesday night’s match-up against the Toronto Raptors. Thibs says Wiggins is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had promised Jimmy Butler they would still try to find a suitable trade for him if he returned to the team and played alongside his teammates until they’re able to do so. A week has gone by and there’s been only radio silence in the Twin Cities’ front office, as president/head coach […]

Now 30-years-old and a father of two, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has a different perspective of the game and on life. Rose, who became the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with the Chicago Bulls, has endured four knee surgeries. You often hear athletes say their appreciation of the game grows […]

While the Dallas Mavericks are interested in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, the franchise knows they have the opportunity to sign the disgruntled All-Star in free agency next summer, so they aren’t inclined to offer the Timberwolves a grand trade package. ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst appeared on the HoopsHype podcast with Alex Kennedy and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins will be listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s road game against the Toronto Raptors. The 6-foot-8 Wiggins only played eight minutes in last night’s win versus the Indiana Pacers before exiting the game due to right quad contusions. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic tweeted out this development from the Wolves […]

The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room has changed after a sound 10-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night and forward Jimmy Butler could hardly hide his excitement after seeing his team hold down the fort. Particularly young point guard Tyus Jones, who nabbed three steals and a blocked shot in his […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey explained his propensity to reach for hard-to-attain goals as an executive in the league. The Rockets have been big swingers since Morey entered the fold, first scooping up James Harden as he was coming into his own with the Oklahoma City Thunder, then nabbing Dwight Howard, then Chris Paul […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors play each other Wednesday, so Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry got some early trash talk in. Both the Raptors and Timberwolves won Monday night. After the Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers, Butler facetimed Lowry from the Minnesota locker room. The four-time All-Star, who has requested a trade, is praying […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers at home Monday night, but lost starting small forward Andrew Wiggins for the game after the former No. 1 overall pick suffered a quad contusion. After the game, Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau told reporters Wiggins is day-to-day. Thibs said Andrew Wiggins is day to day. “We’re hopeful […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose said on media day that this is the healthiest he has felt in years. Through the team’s first four games, that is very evident. After scoring 28 points against the Dallas Mavericks this past Saturday, a game which saw Derrick Rose perform a bevy of athletic plays in transition, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is expected to play Monday night against the Indiana Pacers after sitting out the previous game due to precautionary rest. The game is at home, which means Butler could be booed again as he was last Friday at the home opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. There also could be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau believes health is the only thing holding point guard Derrick Rose back. After the Timberwolves’ morning shootaround Monday, Thibodeau told reporters that as long as Rose is healthy, he’s still one of the best players in the league. Thibs on Derrick Rose: “As long as he’s healthy, he’ll be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will take the floor among the starters once again on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. Butler missed Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks as a preventative measure, being the second game of a back-to-back after grabbing the first win of the […]

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night on the road, center Karl-Anthony Towns was at the free-throw line, and the fans at American Airlines Center started chanting “Jimmy Butler” at him. Butler, of course, has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star didn’t play Saturday due to precautionary rest. Butler […]

Two of Chicago’s favorite sons, Chicago Bulls small forward Jabari Parker and Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose, go way back. Rose and Parker attended Simeon Career Academy for high school in Chicago, and Parker views Rose as his idol and mentor. Rose’s family is very close with Parker’s and the two players keep in […]

After playing 36 minutes Friday night, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks for precautionary rest. Butler didn’t play at all during the preseason after being away from the team due to his trade request. The four-time All-Star scored 33 points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and helped […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler believes that the media has been unfair in their portrayal of his image throughout this whole controversy between himself and the Wolves. According to the 29-year-old, there is much more to this story than what the media is allegedly leading the public to believe. Jimmy Butler on people not […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler was booed heavily by fans Friday night at the home opener. While the four-time All-Star expected the crowd to do just that, Butler still didn’t understand where the fans were coming from. Butler scored 33 points to help the Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. Butler was booed in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler reportedly has issues with big man Karl-Anthony Towns and swingman Andrew Wiggins. Whatever problems Butler has with Towns and Wiggins, however, weren’t on Butler’s mind Friday night when the two youngsters teamed up to make a big play. On the defensive end, Towns blocked Cleveland Cavaliers guard Cedi Osman’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night in their home opener, and when small forward Jimmy Butler and head coach/president Tom Thibodeau were introduced, the crowd booed them both very loudly. Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves almost five weeks ago and did an interview with ESPN that many of the […]