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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 […]

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow says he is “getting close” to a contract extension before Monday’s deadline kicks in, but a Jimmy Butler deal could put that progress to waste, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Oct. 15 is the date players selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft can finalize agreements with […]

All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has returned to Minnesota and once again informed the Timberwolves of his desire to be traded, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler, who was away from the team during their West Coast trip, had yet to return to Minnesota, now forced to fly back and make […]

The L.A. Clippers have yet to put small forward Tobias Harris in any trade conversations with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a player that has proven a must in return for any deal involving All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Harris will be a similar cog to Josh Richardson with the Miami […]

Despite the fact that he’s staying away from the Minnesota Timberwolves after his trade demand, Jimmy Butler has remained in touch with some of his Wolves teammates. The Butler saga continues to unfold slowly and there is still immense uncertainty surrounding Minnesota. However, there doesn’t seem to be a trade on the horizon, leaving the […]

All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has never wavered on his stance that he wants to be traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, even after several attempts by head coach/president Tom Thibodeau to convince him to rejoin the team, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves roughly three weeks ago […]

In recent weeks, the NBA has been focused on news regarding Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler and him wanting out of the Twin Cities due to his frustrations over the team’s younger talents. Butler has expressed that he wants to be traded to a team that has max salary cap space. One of the teams […]

After trade talks between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat fell apart, the Houston Rockets now get into the picture and seem to be determined to trade for Jimmy Butler. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, sources reveal that the Rockets have also been aggressive in pursuing Butler who, to recall, requested for […]

It’s safe to say Miami Heat president Pat Riley is more than annoyed with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau. The Heat, who have been aggressively trying to acquire Timberwolves star small forward Jimmy Butler, are reportedly drawing a line in the sand, as the team has made its last and best offer for Butler. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to deal Jimmy Butler and the clock is ticking before the season starts. The Miami Heat seem to be one of the favorites to land the enigmatic star, but the talks continue to sputter. Minnesota’s asking price might be one reason for the slow progress per Barry Jackson of the […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski just recently reported that a Minnesota Timberwolves-Miami Heat deal centered around Jimmy Butler has fallen apart. With negotiations reaching another dead end, Butler’s camp has started questioning if the Wolves front office is actually making a deal or just pretending to get a deal done. ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro tweeted out the thoughts of […]

The Jimmy Butler trade circus appears to have stalled as the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat’s trade talks have fallen apart. With the start of the regular season just waiting around the corner, a Butler trade now seems to be improbable before the opening week. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter the news about […]

Current Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has a reputation for overworking his starters, but what he did to Jimmy Butler in a preseason game in 2012 when they were still with the Chicago Bulls was downright absurd, to say the least. A nugget of information unearthed by Reddit user VinceJumpmanCarter revealed that Thibodeau once played Butler for all […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have had enough of head coach and team president Tom Thibodeau, and it looks like they are already calling for his head. John Krawcynski of The Athletic tweeted that fans booed Thibodeau during the introductions of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder: There are not many people here […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to seek out a trade for Jimmy Butler, and after days of talks with the Miami Heat, it appears that, at least for now, the Wolves are eyeing Tobias Harris and the LA Clippers. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Timberwolves and Clippers have had discussions on a Jimmy […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Wolves in late September but after three weeks of bartering with other team’s in an attempt to get a trade package they consider fair, Minnesota still hasn’t honored Butler’s request. Per the Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague says that “it would […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain in a stalemate with the Miami Heat as negotiations to trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler are ongoing since his request became public. According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, the Timberwolves never wanted Butler’s request to become public, something that has made them lose leverage in negotiations. “The Wolves had no intention […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not shown interest in many potential pieces from the Miami Heat during trade discussions for forward Jimmy Butler. The Wolves have been completely uninterested in shooting guard Dion Waiters and hybrid forward James Johnson, whom the Heat had added internally as potential packages for Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the […]

Heading into training camp, the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen into complete disarray. That should come as no surprise to anyone who paid attention in recent months. Dating back to the spring (if not longer), rumors were circulating about behind-the-scenes discord in the Timberwolves organization. In May, ESPN 1500’s Darren Wolfson said (via NBC Sports’ Dan […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star small forward Jimmy Butler doesn’t plan to miss any regular-season games if his wrist is healthy, even if he doesn’t get traded by the franchise, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau is still determined to get Butler back with the team for the start of the season if […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler is one of those elite talents who can get the job done on both defense and offense. It is a testament to the four-time All-star’s hard work and dedication to his craft. However, Butler’s name has been in the middle of rumors and controversy due to his alleged fall out […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat were making significant progress on a Jimmy Butler trade this week, but deal changes proposed by the Timberwolves led to a breakdown in talks, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Timberwolves and Heat have been discussing a trade without the involvement of a third team. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have all the parameters of a potential Jimmy Butler trade that they can make, but the organization still hasn’t agreed to trade the disgruntled star, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN. Butler reportedly prefers to play for the Miami Heat, and Minnesota has had dialogue with Miami. Per Wolfson, Miami has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have not had any substantive talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves regarding a Jimmy Butler trade, according to Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is not with the team right now. The Bucks have reportedly put no players on the table and there is […]

While the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the West Coast, All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler has been at the team’s practice facility working out daily. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is not with the team. The Timberwolves return from Los Angeles on Thursday. They face the LA Clippers at Staples Center Wednesday […]

The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. Will he be traded or not? That’s what everyone wants to know. The latest update comes from head coach Tom Thibodeau, who tells The Minneapolis Star Tribune that the situation is still “fluid.” Via Chris Hine: Thibodeau said the status of Jimmy Butler, […]

The trade conversations surrounding Jimmy Butler have been relatively quiet in the past few days after the Miami Heat were known to be at the forefront of his services. The Houston Rockets had come out as potential suitors, despite having no cap space to sign him next summer after having signed two starters to max […]

While the Miami Heat have reportedly been aggressive suitors for Jimmy Butler, the organization’s unwillingness to include Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson could complicate things. Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports writes: For now, my sources are telling me that Miami will do a bunch of different trades, but Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson are […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau wants no part of Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside in a potential Jimmy Butler trade, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Gorgui Dieng would also likely be involved in any type of deal like that. The Heat are aggressively pursuing a Butler trade, and the four-time All-Star […]

The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. Butler has made it clear he wants to be traded, and the Timberwolves are exploring their options. Where he might be traded to is still up for debate. However, one of the latest reports indicates the Timberwolves offered Butler to the Milwaukee Bucks […]

All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler and his representatives have grown increasingly frustrated with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ handling of trade talks and seriously question whether the organization as a whole – “from longtime owner Glen Taylor on down” — are truly trying to find a deal, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Butler has received interest […]

Jimmy Butler’s request to be traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to have rather odd timing, taking place merely a week before the start of training camp when he and longtime coach Tom Thibodeau met in late September to iron out their differences. The trade left little time for the front office to operate, forcing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are ready to move on from Jimmy Butler. Jeff Teague is one player who believes the team must move forward, but he doesn’t see many other options. Teague said via Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “We got no choice, right? We have to go out there and jell as fast as […]