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Karl-Anthony Towns won’t sign his impending max-level contract extension until the Minnesota Timberwolves resolve their issues with forward Jimmy Butler, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN. The Timberwolves were previously rumored to hold out on extension talks with Towns before meeting with Butler to iron out issues, but as it turns out, it is […]

The Phoenix Suns have continued their relentless pursuit of a starting point guard, recently asking about Minnesota Timberwolves floor general Tyus Jones, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Suns recently expressed interest in L.A. Clippers point man Patrick Beverley, hoping he could play a similar role alongside Devin Booker as he did with James Harden […]

As an impending social media duel was about to go down between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins and ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse stepped in. Via Instagram, Jackson revealed that Stackhouse called him in the middle of his impending social media scuffle with Wiggins. Jackson thanked him for his effort […]

The sudden Jimmy Butler trade request has flipped the start of training camp on its head, as the Minnesota Timberwolves scramble to look for a potential package in return. While some still speculate that there are ulterior motives to his decision to leave, one NBA executive made it vastly clear that it’s all about the […]

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know Jimmy Butler has reportedly requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and that his relationship with big man Karl-Anthony Towns is murky, to say the least. Butler reportedly got fed up with the nonchalant attitude of Towns throughout the 2017-18 regular season. ESPN insider Stephen […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler doesn’t have too much respect for Andrew Wiggins and believes the Canadian swingman plays for the money instead of the love of the game, ESPN insider Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s edition of “First Take.” Butler, who has reportedly requested a trade from the Timberwolves, has issues with Wiggins’ […]

A front office executive of an Eastern Conference team is paying close attention to the Jimmy Butler situation of the Minnesota Timberwolves but suggests mortgaging the club’s future to acquire Butler may not be worth it in the long run. It has been reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. If he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at a crossroads with Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau needs to make a decision. The beleaguered star wants out of town and he’s attempting to force his way to another team by way of a trade. But whether or not Thibodeau engages with teams in trade talks is murky. According to Jon […]

There are multiple teams in the league with interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, and not all of them would need assurances that Butler will sign a long-term extension, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is most determined to find a way […]

For those thinking the beef between former NBA journeyman Stephen Jackson and the Wiggins brothers would soon come to an end … think again. Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, tweeted a jersey of the BIG3 player in light of his recent comments defending his client and verbally assassinating Andrew Wiggins for his lack […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, and the four-time All-Star reportedly has a murky relationship with starting big man Karl-Anthony Towns. After the news broke that Butler wanted out of Minnesota, the fine people of Twitter started to do some detective work, and determined that Butler and Towns might have been […]

The drama that instigated Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Minnesota Timberwolves was ultimately a mix of factors, but while some reports claim his only reason for seeking a trade is the contractual aspect of it, there have been other rumblings. Namely, his rumored rift with younger players like Karl-Anthony Towns, which led to only one […]

With the seemingly imminent departure of star Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reportedly has no intentions of rebuilding his team, even if that choice means he parts ways with the franchise. It appears Thobodeau believes that despite Butler’s exit, the Wolves are still capable of competing in the immediate future. Sean Deveney of […]

Stephen Jackson put a wrap on his beef with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins and his brother Nick, after the former NBA player defended Jimmy Butler and took veiled shots at the Wiggins brothers for taking Butler’s trade request lightly. The NBA journeyman went live on Instagram and said he won’t apologize to Wiggins after […]

Despite the recent NSFW beef between Stephen Jackson and the Wiggins brothers, Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen might have just dealt the most savage shot of all after Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls’ stretch-four posted a today-back-then tweet that dated back to draft night, when he was initially drafted […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade on Wednesday after meeting with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden on Tuesday in Los Angeles, setting up one of the biggest folds in recent history. While he intends to land with one of three teams before the start of the season, some […]

Stephen Jackson took no prisoners after seeing a since-deleted tweet by Andrew Wiggins’ brother Nick, which read a prompt “Hallelujah” after All-Star forward Jimmy Butler had requested a trade. Andrew had liked his brother’s post, which set of the fumes for Jackson, a former 14-year veteran of the league. Stephen Jackson reenacts how Andrew Wiggins […]

Ever since confirming his return, the Miami Heat’s star shooting guard Dwayne Wade might be subtly pulling some strings for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star wingman Jimmy Butler. Going for his final rodeo, Wade may want some All-star power beside him to go out with guns blazing this season. According to a tweet from Will Manso of […]

In Jimmy Butler’s meeting with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, the 29-year-old requested for a trade. But prior to the meeting, Minnesota’s players already heard whispers with regard to Butler’s wishes, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. In the said meeting, Butler listed the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, and L.A. Clippers as his next […]

When news broke this afternoon that Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick, nonchalantly tweeted “Hallelujah.” Well, to no one’s surprise, it didn’t take long for Butler to respond. The All-Star shooting guard, while working out in Los Angeles, posted a video to his Instagram page with the […]

What’s official is Jimmy Butler’s desire to no longer be a part of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ plans moving forward. What’s unofficial however is how it will impact his legacy from now until years after he’s retired. Butler became an even hotter topic after being traded from the Chicago Bulls, the team that selected him with […]

Unless you have decided to not own a T.V., phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ve probably heard about Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requesting a trade. It’s no secret that Butler’s been unhappy. There was still hope, however, that the relationship could be repaired with a year remaining on his contract. Wednesday’s news seems like the […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves after turning down a four-year, $110 million extension earlier this summer, but now it has been revealed that the four-time All-Star was hoping for a renegotiation and extension of his deal, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. There have been plenty of rumblings that Butler was at […]

Where Jimmy Butler plays his next regular-season game is still a toss-up. The All-Star wants out of Minnesota and he’s looking to cash in on his upcoming free agency. This comes from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Butler, 30, wants the five-year, $190 million maximum extension that could come with a trade to a new team, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/team president Tom Thibodeau has a “tenuous” status with owner Glen Taylor, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This report comes as part of the news that star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade. Wojnarowski reported last week that Taylor has “significant concern” over the culture created under Thibodeau and […]

The Miami Heat are a member of the pool of teams interested in prying the services of Jimmy Butler away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald confirmed this: Am told Heat holds Butler in very high regard. So yes, there is interest. But question, as usual […]

BetOnline.ag has released their odds for which team Jimmy Butler will play the first game of the regular season with after his trade request. Despite asking for a trade, The Timberwolves still have the best odds at +100, but there are a few notable teams in the mix. The three teams Butler told Minnesota he would sign […]

LeBron James’ arrival to the Los Angeles Lakers has made the franchise less appealing of a spot for Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his three preferred destinations are the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. At one point, Butler reportedly […]

If history serves as precedent, Jimmy Butler’s trade list may not make much of a difference when it boils down to where the Minnesota Timberwolves may trade their All-Star wing, as noted by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1042471802390274048 Butler just requested a trade away from Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves, joining Kyrie Irving and […]

The NBA world is in a frenzy after news broke that Jimmy Butler wants a trade out of Minnesota, and that world includes Knicks big man Enes Kanter. The Timberwolves star has three teams he’d be willing to sign an extension with: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets. Now that it’s […]

Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick Wiggins, didn’t take long to express his joy about the news. Butler is reportedly uncertain about playing with Wiggins and had issues with Wiggins’ work ethic and approach on defense last season. Needless to say, Nick Wiggins isn’t going to […]

Jimmy Butler was utmost sincere with his longtime coach Tom Thibodeau during their meeting in Los Angeles on Tuesday, telling him he would be unwilling to sign a long-term extension to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau, and general manager Scott Layden were scheduled to […]

Acording to several reports, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. News of Butler’s displeasure has been spreading in recent days. Some have said he wasn’t getting along with certain players on the team, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. True or not, it seems that wasn’t the reason he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau has been resisting the idea of trading his newly-acquired star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The marriage the two once had with the Chicago Bulls failed to click the same way in the Twin Cities during his first season with the team. […]

Jimmy Butler revealed his preferred trade destinations to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office, citing the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers, and the Brooklyn Nets as his ideal landing spots, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. All three teams are slated to have the sufficient salary cap to ink Butler to a max deal in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler has requested a trade after meeting with president and head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler gave the front office a shortlist of one to three teams for which he would be open to signing an extension, given that he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau will travel to Los Angeles to meet with star forward Jimmy Butler on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The meeting between the coach, general manager Scott Layden, and Butler was initially scheduled to take place in Minnesota, but plans changed within the last 24 hours. Why […]

With just a few weeks remaining until the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still trying to solidify their roster. Jimmy Butler hasn’t decided on his long-term future with the team and Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t signed his rookie-scale contract extension. These are two pressing issues for head coach Tom Thibodeau, and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will meet with president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden today to address the direction of the franchise, and while he doesn’t seem thrilled with the route they have taken, he’s still willing to hear them out, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. Butler isn’t dead set in […]