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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Despite the recent stall in trade conversations after a recent failed trade proposal for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat are still in full pursuit of discussions for the four-time All-Star wing, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Butler recently rejoined his teammates in the locker room, but there is still no guarantee that […]

Contradicting a recent report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, Minnesota Timberwolves reporter Darren Wolfson disagreed with the idea that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor declined a trade offer from the Miami Heat that reportedly included forward Josh Richardson and a protected first-round pick in return for Jimmy Butler. Still no Tyus Jones extension […]

The Houston Rockets reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves after their recent failed trade with the Miami Heat over the weekend, hoping to pounce on the frustration and scoop up Jimmy Butler. The Wolves were reportedly adamant in receiving shooting guard Eric Gordon and forward P.J. Tucker, but the Rockets would not move Tucker, who […]

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor declined to accept a trade offer from the Miami Heat for small forward Jimmy Butler that was centered on guard Josh Richardson and a protected first-round pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and reportedly prefers to play for […]

Jimmy Butler is still technically an employee of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Tom Thibodeau is preparing for Butler to be on the roster despite Butler’s desire to be traded. If this situation isn’t resolved soon, things could turn ugly, especially given the rumors about the relationship between Butler and youngsters Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says the organization would love to have Jimmy Butler on the team, but is not willing to give up unreasonable assets to acquire the four-time All-Star. Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and has no intention of returning to the club this season. The Rockets are among the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler has made it clear that he wants to be traded. For a little over 20 days now, NBA fans have heard rumors of where he might be moved, but no deals have come to fruition. Now, according to several reports, the four-time All-Star is setting a deadline. The Timberwolves have […]