Minnesota Timberwolves Articles - Page 134

It’s obvious that Tom Thibodeau is uneasy about trading away Jimmy Butler. It’s even more obvious when his asking price is Ben Simmons. But according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Timberwolves asked for Simmons in return for Butler. O’Connor appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said: “One of the things that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Jimmy Butler trade situation. After being informed by Butler that the star wing would like to be traded last week, the Timberwolves have been listening to trade offers. Reports have come out that they are asking for too […]

The Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers and the Cleveland Cavs are among the teams still interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe. Those three will join the Miami Heat, who is the frontrunning suitor for Butler’s services, given the mutual interest despite the frustrating process of […]

The highly-publicized spat between Minnesota Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins and retired NBA champion Stephen Jackson does not appear to be coming to peaceful ending anytime soon. Nonetheless, Jackson, who started this whole fiasco in the first place, does seem willing to hash it out with the Wolves stud — eventually. Former NBA superstar Jerry Stackhouse […]

Jimmy Butler has been the hottest topic of discussion in the NBA over the past week following his decision to request a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. After just one season with Tom Thibodeau, Butler is unhappy with his situation and has already been rumored to be interested in playing for quite a few different […]

The Sacramento Kings are still interested in being a complementary team in case of a three-team trade needs to take place in the pursuit of Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Kings had extended their services as a potential haul for a bloated contract such as Gorgui Dieng’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one tough cookie when it comes to facilitating a trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, leaving teams confused and frustrated with their demands. Inquiring front offices believe president/head coach Tom Thibodeau wants to at the very least recoup the assets he originally lost in trading for Butler during the 2017 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have frustrated more than half of the league by now after teams have inquired about four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. Yet part of it has to do with the minimal leverage this small market team has when engaging in talks with suitors, considering the three teams atop his original shortlist, all have room […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have too steep of an asking price for teams inquiring about All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, including his favorite, the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Wolves are seeking quality veterans, top prospects, future assets, and the willingness to take on bloated contracts. Teams have also become weary and skeptical of […]

In the midst of trade rumors and a never-ending wave of proposals for his All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, rumor has it that Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau is looking to get fired, according to Chris Sheridan of GetMoreSports. A source close to Butler and trade rumblings told Sheridan that “Thibs actually wants to get […]

Jimmy Butler started at the shooting guard position for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, but now that the four-time All-Star has requested a trade, it appears Derrick Rose has the inside track to replace Butler in Minnesota’s starting lineup. Rose has been running with the starters in a two point guard lineup alongside Jeff Teague […]

The Brooklyn Nets are unlikely to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Timberwolves, listed the Nets as one of the teams he wouldn’t mind being traded to. The four-time All-Star and his camp, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves would like to shed point guard Jeff Teague’s contract and are looking for a trade which will help them accomplish their goal, according to John Gambadoro of ArizonaSports.com. Teague signed a three-year, $57 million deal with the Timberwolves in the summer of 2017. The 30-year-old will make $19 million this season and […]

The Phoenix Suns have contacted the Minnesota Timberwolves to see what it will cost to get involved in a three-team trade involving All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, but the asking price was too steep for them in the initial conversation, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Sources: Phoenix did check w/ Minnesota […]

The Philadelphia 76ers don’t appear to be involved in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes. New Sixers general manager Elton Brand joined ESPN’s Zach Lowe on the Lowe Post podcast and said he likes where the team is at right now. Brand didn’t address the Butler rumors either. New #Sixers GM Elton Brand on The Lowe Post […]

The never-ending saga of Jimmy Butler continues. It appears that the Miami Heat have a steady lead over other possible trading partners. Other possible partners include the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets — considering Butler had both of these destinations as preferences early on in the process. This comes from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who is closely […]

The race for Jimmy Butler’s services has intensified as of late, as the All-Star forward notified Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor of his interest for the Miami Heat, who have become the frontrunner to acquire him in a trade. Butler is expected to be dealt in the very near future, according to Chris Sheridan of […]

The Phoenix Suns’ constant interest in a starting point guard could open up an avenue for the Minnesota Timberwolves to pursue a trade with the Miami Heat that involves Goran Dragic, in efforts to trade estranged star Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Suns have inquired about acquiring backup point guard Tyus Jones […]

Minnesota Timberwolves estranged forward Jimmy Butler has recently expressed deep interest in the Miami Heat as the frontrunner for his services, yet the internet remains undefeated when it comes to digging up old dirt. Butler had once been on record saying he would never wear a Miami Heat jersey… and boy how things have changed. […]

Jimmy Butler and his agent Bernie Lee have informed the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership that the Miami Heat is his preferred trade destination, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Despite Butler listing teams like the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets originally during his meeting with head coach/president Tom […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler’s rep keeps taking hit after hit, and the latest piece of news regarding the four-time All-Star small forward will only add more fuel to the fire. According to a report from Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, after the Houston Rockets eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the 2018 […]

Tom Thibodeau’s recent offer to meet with swingman Jimmy Butler after meeting last Tuesday in Los Angeles made the All-Star forward feel skeptical, seeking out Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor for reassurance that trade talks were still under good faith, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Minnesota brass’ constant see-saw of indecision has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been actively exploring trades at the wish of owner Glen Taylor, now counting three frontrunners to become Jimmy Butler’s new home — the Brooklyn Nets, L.A. Clippers, and the Miami Heat, according to Chris Sheridan of GetMoreSports. The New York Knicks are visibly missing from that list, due to their commitment […]

Chicago Bulls current vice president of basketball operations John Paxson won’t admit that he feels vindication on trading former franchise superstar Jimmy Butler last season, as reported by Matt Peck of Locked on Bulls during NBA Media Day. "Do you feel vindicated (re Jimmy trade)?" Pax said that's not what it's about. but "we felt good […]

The Sacramento Kings could play the role of wingman in a three-way trade situation with the Minnesota Timberwolves, eager to haul in any bloated contracts in return for draft compensation to facilitate the trade of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Kings are without their first-round draft pick for 2019, and […]

Teams inquiring for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler are reportedly frustrated and confused by the Minnesota Timberwolves’ chaotic stance since a trade request was submitted in person last Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The see-saw has been a non-stop factor in the Twin Cities, with the owner, general manager, and president of basketball operations all […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau met with small forward Jimmy Butler on Monday and tried to convince the four-time All-Star to rejoin the team for preseason action. Minnesota Timberwolves President/Coach Tom Thibodeau met with All-Star forward Jimmy Butler on Monday and tried to convince him to eventually rejoin the team in the preseason, league […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns says the delay in signing his contract extension had nothing to do with small forward Jimmy Butler. Towns signed a five-year, $190 million super-max extension with the Timberwolves two days ago. There was speculation that Towns was waiting for the franchise to resolve the Butler situation before committing to […]

Tom Thibodeau seems to keep holding on to the idea that Jimmy Butler could suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The head coach expects Butler in camp in the next week or so if there is no trade made, per Derek James of 1500 ESPN. This situation continues to be a mess for Minnesota. Thibodeau and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau had previously resisted trading star player Jimmy Butler upon Tuesday’s request during their meeting in Los Angeles, but after a quick scolding from owner Glen Taylor, Thibodeau has slightly changed his stance heading into training camp. “We’re not going to make a bad deal. If it’s a good deal, […]

After finally agreeing to an extension deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns has pretty much single-handedly lifted the spirits of the entire city of Minnesota. This comes at a much needed time, with the Timberwolves in the midst of disarray following the saga involving want-away star Jimmy Butler. Speaking to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Towns […]

With all the controversy going on in Minnesota at the moment, it is a perfect time for someone to step up and lead this talented yet dysfunctional squad. There’s no better player to do that then ascending talent Karl-Anthony Towns, especially after securing a max contract extension from the Timberwolves. According to Jon Krawczynski of the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has been known to ruffle some feathers with players due to his old-school methods and fiery attitude. Karl-Anthony Towns is no exception to that, yet the newly extended center has “tremendous respect” for his coach despite not always seeing eye-to-eye. “Me and Thibs may not see eye-to-eye every day, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are not engaging the Minnesota Timberwolves in trade conversations for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Greg Logan of Newsday. The Nets are one of the three teams handpicked by Butler, but the most quiet so far, likely reflecting the same confidence as the LA Clippers and the New York Knicks that […]

Despite the urgency in trading All-Star forward Jimmy Butler before the start of the regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves won’t stick to his handpicked list of three preferred teams, according to Sean Deveney of The Sporting News. The Timberwolves will take an approach similar to the San Antonio Spurs’ when they traded franchise star Kawhi […]

Teams with interest in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler have questions about Butler’s locker room style and impact on team chemistry, according to Steve Aschburner of NBA.com. Butler has requested a trade from Minnesota after spending just one season there. He clashed with big man Karl-Anthony Towns and swingman Andrew Wiggins throughout […]

The Miami Heat have been as aggressive as any team in pursuit of a Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a report for Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Heat president Pat Riley has a knack for making these types of splashes. So far, Pat Riley and Miami have been as aggressive as any […]

The Toronto Raptors are interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, according to Darren Wolfson of KSTP. The Timberwolves have told at least one team with interest in acquiring Butler they can get a good player back for the 6-foot-7 swingman. Butler can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert was seen talking privately with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor at the NBA Board of Governors meeting this past Friday. Both owners played a part in negotiating the Kevin […]