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Now that the offseason is in full swing, many players have begun spending a lot of time with their families, taking vacations, and pursuing some of their passion outside of the basketball court. For Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Jimmy Butler, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka, it’s their love for dressing up, which made […]

In the aftermath following the trade of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler during the 2017 NBA Draft, it has put the Chicago Bulls‘ future plans up in the air. One of the looming situations that the Bulls must quickly resolve is Rajon Rondo‘s future with the team as his fate must be decided by June 30. According […]

After some wheeling-and-dealing during the NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau swung by the sales office — adding “pizza delivery man” to his resume, doling out some of Papa John’s best for a hard-working staff. Thibs surprising the sale team with 🍕🍕after a successful night in Minnesota! #ThibsDelivers https://t.co/T0rMBt7NUK — Minnesota […]

If you thought the Minnesota Timberwolves were done with a draft night trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, you’re sorely mistaken. The Twin Cities are going all-in on free agents in an effort to make this roster a contender as most intend to beef up during this offseason. President and head coach Tom Thibodeau reportedly […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler was and still is one of the most talked about NBA players. His trade from the Chicago Bulls to the Timberwolves raised eyebrows around the league. The trade itself seems lopsided and the Bulls are now left in a very tough situation. While the star forward did not want […]

The Chicago Bulls rebuilding process officially got started last night, when they traded star forward Jimmy Butler and their No. 16 pick (Creighton’s Justin Patton) to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for high-fly act Zach LaVine, rookie Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall pick (Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen). In a shocking turn of events, after the […]

Upon hearing about his trade all the way in Paris, where he is vacationing at the time, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler took to Instagram to pour out his thoughts to a Chicago Bulls fan base that meant the world to him through his six-year stint in the Windy City. Butler posted a picture of […]

Within the last three days, there were conflicting reports regarding the status of Chicago Bulls star guard Jimmy Butler. Trade rumors heated up prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft and escalated when reports began surfacing that Butler could possibly be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That didn’t last long when other reports began to say Butler did not […]

Tuesday afternoon, Dwyane Wade made the decision to exercise his $23.8 million player option to remain with the Chicago Bulls next season. Wade has plenty of confidence in his skills and even shut down his doubters on social media when heckled about not being good enough for another big payday. The biggest influence here is without […]

During the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls made the surprising move to trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It has drawn all sorts of reaction around the league ranging from various emotions. Former Bulls great Scottie Pippen has quickly weighed in on the major trade. Hate to see @JimmyButler […]

Only a few minutes after he found out about his teammate, Jimmy Butler, getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dwyane Wade took to his Instagram account to make it known what he thinks of the deal. Known to be good friends with Butler on and off the court, the 35-year-old posted a photo sharing a […]

After consistently being included in a lot of trade chatter for months now, Jimmy Butler will now be headed to his new home. It has been reported that the Chicago Bulls have already agreed in principle to move the three-time All-Star to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he will be reunited with his former head coach, Tom […]

The Denver Nuggets may not have been one of teams consistently included in a lot of trade talks over the past few weeks, but they are now very active in coming up with deals that could bring them players to make them a perennial playoff contender in the seasons to come. Reports have now emerged […]

Bulls forward Jimmy Butler has been in countless trade rumors this past week. With the draft happening soon, the list of Butler’s possible destinations kept on increasing. However, one team can be crossed off the list. According to Steve Bulpett from the Boston Herald, the Boston Celtics have ended their pursuit of the All-Star forward. After being […]

Bulls swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler is the most talked-about player since the season ended. His tenure with the Bulls has probably ended, and teams are lining up to offer packages to Chicago. The last of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves own the 7th selection in the upcoming draft but are looking […]

Cleveland should trade for Paul George or Jimmy Butler? Paul George or Jimmy Butler? This is the question asked by the entire NBA ahead of the June 22nd NBA Draft. Multiple reports surfaced indicated that the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls have at least explored trading their All-Star forwards. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, adding George […]

Jimmy Butler may have put a stop to the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ efforts to trade for him, informing the Eastern Conference powerhouse that he has no intentions to be anywhere other than with his Chicago Bulls and won’t commit long-term if he is traded, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Cavs have now run into two walls, getting […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers seem to be the most active players looking to make trades or moves to better their respective rosters. While the Cavs and Lakers are among teams looking to acquire Paul George, the Cavs and Celtics are among teams looking to acquire a similar player in Jimmy […]

Despite making the playoffs this past season, it was a roller-coaster ride for much of the year for the Chicago Bulls centered around some internal conflict on the team. Much of this came about with Rajon Rondo butting heads with several players on the team most notably Dwyane Wade. In light of that, Joe Cowley of […]

After a long and illustrious career with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his hometown team, last summer. The contract included a guaranteed year plus a player option for the second year, and it seems like Wade will take that option and remain a Chicago Bull for at […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft just a few days away, the trade rumor mill around the league has begun to hit full stride. The latest chatter surrounds Jimmy Butler‘s future with the Chicago Bulls, as Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical is reporting that he has become the center of trade talk with the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Only a few days left before the 2017 NBA Draft commences and, as expected, rumors intensify by the day. Draft-related news have interestingly evolved over the past few weeks. From teams eyeing certain prospects to workouts shaking up numerous projections, it has been quite a ride. But amid all these, nothing beats it when star […]

If there’s anything constant with Jimmy Butler this season apart from playing well night in and night out, it’s his inclusion in a lot of trade chatter. Having no representation since last summer, the Chicago Bulls forward recently made a big move that could relieve him of a lot of work outside the court. It […]

Heading into this offseason, the Chicago Bulls have many crucial decisions to make concerning their roster. Much of this dialogue has dealt with Jimmy Butler‘s future with the franchise, as he met with the front office earlier this week. According to Carlos Douglas Jr. of the Chicago Chronicle, Butler wouldn’t mind the team making a move […]

Heading into this summer, much of the anticipated talk surrounding the Chicago Bulls will be focused primarily on All-Star forward Jimmy Butler‘s long-term future with the franchise. Despite the Bulls’ season ending in late April, the front office held another meeting with Butler on Monday that K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reported as going well between […]

It has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for Jimmy Butler over the last year with the constant rumors surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls. Throughout the process, he has voiced his commitment to the franchise on multiple occasions with the latest being in an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show earlier this week. According […]

For the past year, Chicago Bulls All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has heard his name prominently tossed around in trade rumors. However, all of this chatter hasn’t fazed his commitment to the organization long-term. During a recent interview on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Butler voiced his strong desire to remain with the franchise that drafted him almost […]

For much of the last year, Jimmy Butler‘s name has been mentioned prominently in trade rumors of being shopped around the league. One of the potential landing spots that have stuck out above the rest has been the Boston Celtics, who have been heavily linked to the All-Star forward over that span. While many rumors […]

With his team already spending its summer break, Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler has more time to relax and play yard football with his friends. The three-time All-Star took to his Instagram account recently and he posted a video wherein he failed to defend his friend and got beat in a passing play. He then […]

With this hot start to the summer, Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler has been contemplating a haircut for this new weather, deciding to post “haircut needed” on Instagram and shortly receiving some responses from a few of his friends. Among them was his Team USA teammate DeAndre Jordan, who said he needed that haircut badly and […]

The Boston Celtics earlier this week had the huge fortune of landing the No.1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, which has put them in the position to take one of the top players in this year’s draft class. However, recently retired NBA player and former longtime Celtic, Paul Pierce, stated on Wednesday during […]

With the Chicago Bulls already eliminated from the playoffs, the trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler are once again swirling. Although he wasn’t moved before the trade deadline last February, there is now growing belief that the team may ultimately decide to deal him this summer, should the right offer come along. The 27-year-old Marquette product […]

Jimmy Butler has just about had it with Marcus Smart. After the Chicago Bulls suffered a second straight home loss at the hands of the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics, the All-Star swingman claimed Smart wasn’t the tough guy he tries to be, claiming “he’s not about that life.” “He’s a great actor, acting tough, that’s what he […]

The first round series between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls has lived up to expectations as all four matches have been hotly contested so far. During Game 4 on Sunday, it did not take a long time before tempers began to flare. After Isaiah Canaan stole the ball from Marcus Smart and scored on […]

Throughout the last few years, Dwyane Wade hasn’t been the “Flash” that many saw throughout his numerous highlight reels after playing 14 grueling NBA seasons and plenty of falls to go with them. But rather than insisting on taking an active role as the go-to-man for his hometown Chicago Bulls, he’s taken a back seat to his running mate […]

With the recent news of point guard Rajon Rondo on the shelf for the series until further re-evaluation, Chicago Bulls star forward Jimmy Butler figures to get more run as a facilitator for the team throughout his absence. “I’ve been doing it all year,” Butler said after shootaround Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. […]

“The Big Three” of the Chicago Bulls came together in an Alphas-only meeting after the team’s shootaround prior to Game 2 against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, devising a master plan to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler discussed offensive and defensive strategies as well as individual play […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler was not shy about asserting his superstar status with the media, following a second straight road win against the top-seeded Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Butler was heavily guarded by perimeter hawk Jae Crowder throughout the game, sometimes forcing his shot within the game. “When I’m open I shoot the ball. […]

As Jimmy Butler continued to torch the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Boston faithful couldn’t help but wonder what could’ve been for their team if they pursued the Chicago Bulls star, and brought him into their fold before the trade deadline in February. After finishing Game 2 of their first round series with 22 […]