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Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins ready to step up for Timberwolves

After Jimmy Butler’s tirade that put into question the competitive fire of young Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the spotlight is now firmly on these two players. Towns and Wiggins, who both signed max contract extensions to remain in Minnesota, are slotted in as the organization’s cornerstones for many years to come. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGlen Taylor addresses Timberwolves amid Jimmy Butler drama

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor was at the team’s practice facility Sunday and addressed the players amid the Jimmy Butler drama, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler was at practice as well. There is currently no deal for Butler, who requested a trade almost four weeks ago. Per Krawczynski’s report, Taylor was seen smiling […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler, Glen Taylor reach understanding about future with Timberwolves

After a rocky past couple of weeks, things are finally starting to stabilize for superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves, thanks in large part to team owner Glen Taylor. Since news broke out of a heated confrontation in practice a few days ago, Taylor and his wife, Becky, took it upon themselves […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins says Jimmy Butler is a player 'you want on your team' when real games begin

Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins may have some type of beef behind the scenes, but Wiggins knows the Minnesota Timberwolves are a better team when Butler is playing. After practice on Sunday, Wiggins told reporters Butler is a player you want on your side when the real games start. A four-time All-Star, Butler is one […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler says relationship with Timberwolves' management hasn't changed since ESPN interview

Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a strained relationship, to put it lightly. The disgruntled star is trying to force his way out of Minnesota via trade, and it seems like ownership is ready to move on. Just when it appeared this relationship could not get any worse, Butler made a scene at his […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Jimmy Butler says he's in game shape

Does anyone question whether or not Jimmy Butler can go out and play on opening night? The Minnesota Timberwolves are still trying to trade the indignant star, but all signs point to Butler suiting up on opening night. Some Butler from today (1): Wouldn't say he definitely would play today. but when asked if he's in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler thinks he can still be an effective leader with Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been in the headlines a lot over the last couple of months, and none of those reasons were what you would really call positive. Butler requested a trade after expressing displeasure with the organization, which reportedly includes issues with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the team’s two young […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Jimmy Butler doesn't care if fans boo him

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler says he doesn’t care if he’s booed at Target Center on Friday during the team’s home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers — if he’s still on the team. Butler was back at practice Sunday and is expected to play Wednesday versus the San Antonio Spurs in the Timberwolves’ regular-season […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler expected to play in Timberwolves' season opener vs. Spurs as trade talks with Heat stay dormant

The summer of Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dysfunction continues with another twist. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Butler is expected to play in the Timberwolves’ season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, and Tom Thibodeau confirmed this expectation. Minnesota's Jimmy Butler practiced again Sunday and is expected to play in season […]

Houston RocketsTop 10 fantasy basketball shooting guards, ranked

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau showing no interest in Joakim Noah

Despite the rumors saying that Tom Thibodeau is looking to bring together former Chicago Bulls teammates to his Minnesota Timberwolves, the 60-year-old coach is not showing any interest in center Joakim Noah. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported this development from the Timberwolves’ camp. Minnesota’s Tom Thibodeau has shown no interest in adding Joakim Noah to his […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDerrick Rose thinks Jimmy Butler isn't a factor in Timberwolves' lack of energy vs. Bucks

Derrick Rose and the Minnesota Timberwolves were dealt with a rough beatdown by the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason finale, 143-121. Attribute the loss to the bad performance of each individual player, foul trouble, the lack of cohesiveness, or the Jimmy Butler trade distraction. In any way you choose to see it, the Timberwolves are in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns can't hide frustration in addressing Timberwolves' lack of consistency

People are often forgetting how All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is doing in the midst of this Jimmy Butler trade drama. With much centered on the Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star wingman, it is obvious that it is already taking a toll on the whole team. The team may not be vocal to even deny the ramification […]

Chicago BullsZach LaVine thinks trade to get him from Timberwolves looks a lot better now after Jimmy Butler drama

When the Chicago Bulls traded All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer of 2017 for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, and the draft rights to Lauri Markkanen, experts around the league said the Timberwolves robbed the Bulls, and that Chicago didn’t know what they were doing. Butler, who is arguably a top-15 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesThunder's Paul George says he's on Jimmy Butler's side in standoff with Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler made headlines when he arrived at practice and reportedly defeated the team’s starters with the third-string unit in practice. Not just because he was able to take a lesser talented group against the Timberwolves young stars in the second unit and win, but because of the trash-talking that […]

Miami HeatPat Riley didn't MF Tom Thibodeau after Timberwolves asked for more in Jimmy Butler deal

Despite the recent rumor that Miami Heat president Pat Riley called fellow counterpart Tom Thibodeau a “m*****f***er” after the Minnesota Timberwolves backed out of a nearly-shook deal for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The initial anecdote, shared by ESPN’s Jorge Sedano on ESPN Radio Los Angeles claimed […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKevin Garnett doesn't think Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler has 'the juice' to demand a trade

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett let it all loose during a phone interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, doubting if Jimmy Butler really has the elite caliber power to demand a trade like he did this summer. The longtime Timberwolves icon noted Minnesota’s front office might be asking for much more than Butler is […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves legend Kevin Garnett on Jimmy Butler fiasco: 'It's a s**t storm up there'

Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett can see the similarities between Jimmy Butler’s recent fiery hour of practice and his times with the franchise, where four-lettered curse words and a rampantly maniacal competitive spirit would ooze from him during practice sessions throughout the season. “You don’t think that I went crazy sometimes? Man, I was a […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Jimmy Butler not with team in Milwaukee

After lighting up the Minnesota Timberwolves’ practice in his return earlier this week, Jimmy Butler is not with the team in their preseason trip to Milwaukee. Via Chris Hine of the StarTribune: Butler was not with the Timberwolves in Milwaukee as they prepared for their final preseason game, head coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed Friday morning at shootaround. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Tom Thibodeau, Karl-Anthony Towns not addressing Jimmy Butler fiasco

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had one heck of a week, first receiving an ultimatum from their estranged star Jimmy Butler, then having the aforementioned unleash hell in his return to practice, only to compound it by an interview on national TV, followed by a players-only meeting to iron it all out. President/head coach Tom Thibodeau […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesAdam Silver reacts to the Jimmy Butler-Timberwolves drama

Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver himself has chimed in on the Jimmy Butler-Minnesota Timberwolves fiasco. TMZ Sports caught up with Silver as he was leaving a building. And they did not hesitate to ask the commissioner what his thoughts are regarding the drama in Minnesota. Silver simply said that both parties have to work something […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesHeat boss Pat Riley hangs up on the Timberwolves' Tom Thibodeau for demand in Jimmy Butler talk

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler almost got his wish to head to South Beach, but Tom Thibodeau reportedly got too greedy and pissed off Miami Heat president Pat Riley. According to Jorge Sedano of ESPN, the Timberwolves and Heat had essentially agreed to a trade which would have sent Butler to the Heat in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGorgui Dieng goes after Timberwolves reporter on Twitter

There’s apparently some animosity between Zone Coverage’s Dane Moore and Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng after the Wolves 28-year-old center took offense to Moore’s mentioning that league executives have told him it would take two first-round picks to move Dieng’s contract in a potential trade. Keep my name out of your mouth. You always talk […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Andrew Wiggins missing Friday's game vs. Bucks as he awaits birth of first child

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins won’t play in Friday’s preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wiggins is expecting the birth of his first child. Andrew Wiggins is not making the trip to Milwaukee. He's expecting the birth of his first child, Wolves say. — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) October 11, 2018 Friday’s game is the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJeff Teague fires back at Shams Charania's report of player's only meeting

The Jimmy Butler-Minnesota Timberwolves saga is really starting to get spicy and now Jeff Teague is firing back at a report of a players only meeting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Charania reported that Butler called a players only meeting to air grievances with his teammates and let them know that he was going to compete […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler calls players-only meeting to air grievances, express to teammates he'll compete with them

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler called a players-only meeting with his teammates to express his concerns about returning to the team, with all signs pointing to him staying in Minnesota with no deal imminent, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler’s message was simple, as he feels he is the team’s alpha dog and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler's recent practice onslaught is a last-minute cry to part ways with Timberwolves

Jimmy Butler’s recent outburst after rejoining his teammates during Wednesday’s practice at the Mayo Clinic Square facility is much more than meets the eye, going beyond an angry All-Star and his desire to seek payback and embarrass his younger teammates after beating them in a high-octane scrimmage with the help of the third-stringers. It’s a […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesHow Jimmy Butler's practice outburst affects Timberwolves' trade effort

The Jimmy Butler tirade during a one-hour practice session with his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates produced mixed side effects, one that can make or break his potential trade to another team before the start of the regular season. The All-Star forward took center stage in a daring, profanity-laced practice on Wednesday, teaming up with the third-stringers […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves ownership changed from Glen Taylor to Jimmy Butler in team's Wikipedia page

After the tirade Jimmy Butler had yesterday at Minnesota Timberwolves practice it appears that the team has new owners. Someone had a little fun with the Timberwolves Wikipedia page and changed the owner of the team from Glen Taylor to Jimmy Butler. Hard work Jimmy 👌 pic.twitter.com/GBUXpLxUfs — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) October 11, 2018 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler had promised scandalous practice if Tom Thibodeau didn't trade him soon

The scene that played out in the Minnesota Timberwolves practice floor once estranged star forward Jimmy Butler rejoined his teammates was actually the delivery of a promise the All-Star had made head coach/president Tom Thibodeau, who insisted in keeping him on the roster, despite his several requests for a trade, according to Shams Charania and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJeff Teague has cryptic Instagram post involving Jimmy Butler

The story of the day was how Jimmy Butler showed up Wednesday at the Minnesota Timberwolves and went full Alonzo Harris on just about everybody. Butler’s flare-up sent people hopping on social media to give their takes, including Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague, who opted to use modern hieroglyphics instead of an easily understandable language […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler thinks Tom Thibodeau loved the scene he made in Timberwolves' practice

The Minnesota Timberwolves-Jimmy Butler drama has just gotten a little more interesting with the latter’s recent antics in practice. Various reports reveal that Butler went off on the Timberwolves, targetting its players for being soft. Furthermore, in an interview right after the said incident, Butler feels that head coach Tom Thibodeau loved every bit of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler stopped Karl-Anthony Towns in the post during Timberwolves' scrimmage

The reports out of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ camp just keep on pouring in, and the latest tidbit only adds more fuel to the fire that Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns aren’t on good terms. At one point during the heated scrimmage at Timberwolves’ practice Wednesday, Towns tried to post up Butler, and let’s just say […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler opens up about lashing out at practice

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler confirmed that he lashed out in practice today. It was the first public comments Butler has made since requesting a trade almost four weeks ago. Butler, who underwent an elective hand procedure in July, says Wednesday was the first time he played […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJae Crowder reacts to Jimmy Butler, Timberwolves situation

Jimmy Butler’s lashing out at his teammates and the Minnesota Timberwolves staff is making headlines across the NBA and his former college teammate, Jae Crowder is reacting to the news. The Utah Jazz forward took to Twitter to blame their former head coach for Butler’s outburst. AYE MAN @JimmyButler TOOK EM BACK TO THE MARQUETTE […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler went out of his way to challenge Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins at heated practice

During the heated scrimmages at practice Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler went out of his way to challenge big man Karl-Anthony Towns and swingman Andrew Wiggins, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wiggins and Towns are the two players Butler has an issue with. The four-time All-Star reportedly doesn’t respect Wiggins’ work ethic and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Jeff Teague, Anthony Tolliver discuss Jimmy Butler returning to practice

The Jimmy Butler trade rumors are a potential distraction for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the disgruntled star’s return to the building and heated return to the practice floor is only increasing that distraction. Anthony Tolliver and Jeff Teague were asked about seeing Butler in the building, and Teague even went on to discuss distractions in the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler will break silence in ESPN special interview

The falling out between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jimmy Butler is the biggest story of the preseason. It’s clear that Butler wants out, but Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves have yet to find a suitable trade. We have yet to hear from Butler directly, though that’s about to change: Told Butler is breaking his silence right […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesRumor: Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler beat starters with 3rd-string team

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler returned to practice on Wednesday and reportedly beat the starters in a scrimmage with the third-string team, according to Amin Elhassan of ESPN. This was part of a reportedly explosive practice featuring Butler berating teammates, coaches, front-office members, you name it. It’s not clear exactly who was playing, but […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Jimmy Butler practices with Timberwolves but lashes out at teammates, front office

Jimmy Butler was in attendance for Wednesday’s practice session with the Minnesota Timberwolves despite his trade request, and things got extremely heated, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reports Butler unleashed his emotions on numerous people across the organization: All-Star Jimmy Butler participated in Minnesota's practice, a session that included him verbally challenging teammates, coaches […]

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