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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is finally seeing what Jimmy Butler fussed about during his recent film room outburst, hoping to be plugged into pick-and-roll action. Butler was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Sixers and hoped to keep his role of go-to scorer while leading a young pack of players, but it […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler is starting to see his act run thin around the league. First, he caused problems in the Chicago Bulls’ locker room, but many chalked it up to Tom Thibodeau and Fred Hoiberg. Then, he raised heck while with the Minnesota Timberwolves, scapegoating the apparent lack of desire between Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Since the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler through a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves in mid-November, they have been expected to vault to the top of the Eastern Conference. But that hasn’t happened almost two months into the trade. In fact, they are currently fourth in the relatively weaker conference behind the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee […]

Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler says Tom Thibodeau is his guy and that he knows Thibs will be back as a head coach soon in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves fired Tom Thibodeau on Sunday after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by 22 points. Minnesota hired Thibodeau back in 2016 as their […]

General managers around the league have contacted the Philadelphia 76ers to see if Sixers small forward Jimmy Butler is available via trade, according to Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report.  Last week, a report surfaced claiming that Jimmy Butler challenged head coach Brett Brown during a film session about how Brown is using him on offense. The […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler dismissed rumors of a conflict between him and coach Brett Brown after a Friday report listed instances in which he “aggressively challenged” his coach about playing in pick-and-roll and isolation situations more often rather than finding his opportunities through his offensive system: “I speak my mind like he speaks his, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business on Saturday, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 106-100. The Sixers had to do it without the services of All-Star wing Jimmy Butler, who was out with an illness. Whispers have recently emerged regarding Butler’s relationship with his teammates, and there have been some rumors that he has been causing […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says the report stating he and Jimmy Butler had a heated exchange during a film session in Portland is “a non story.” ESPN reported Jimmy Butler challenged Brett Brown about how the coach is using him on offense and that some people in the organization viewed it as Butler […]

Despite reports coming out that Jimmy Butler challenged Sixers head coach Brett Brown about his role on offense recently, the Philadelphia 76ers remain committed to re-signing Butler to a long-term contract in the summer, according to Ken Berger of Bleacher Report. Jimmy Butler can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he […]

A Western Conference executive isn’t surprised that Jimmy Butler is already having issues with the Philadelphia 76ers. On Friday, a report surfaced claiming that Butler challenged Sixers head coach Brett Brown about his role on offense. Philly has been playing really good basketball since acquiring Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it appears there are […]

The recent reports stating that Jimmy Butler is challenging Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown are concerning for Sixers fans. Butler was supposed to be the star to help put the Sixers over the top, but it appears that he’s bringing his drama-filled antics instead. Butler’s agent is denying that there are any issues and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and Sixers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler is questionable to play. Butler is dealing with an upper respiratory infection. The four-time All-Star didn’t play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Jimmy Butler (illness) questionable vs. DAL https://t.co/4SGeDGmrAN — Rotoworld Basketball (@rotoworld_bk) January 4, 2019 Butler has […]

Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, and Ben Simmons make up a formidable big three. But it’s not clear whether or not Philly will bring back Butler going forward per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne: “While a source close to Butler contends that his intense, direct style can come off as combative as he’s trying to […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jimmy Butler in November, some felt the 76ers would ascend into the NBA’s elite, as a trio of Butler, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons certainly looked tantalizing. But there were some who understood the potential risks, citing Butler’s penchant toward causing locker room issues. There was always an excuse, […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers, and rival teams believe that Butler will eventually decide to take meetings with interested suitors once free agency begins on July 1, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne […]

The plot thickens in Philadelphia as enigmatic star Jimmy Butler is challenging Philadelphia 76ers head coach over his role in the offense, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Woj reports one recent film session in Portland featured Butler getting “‘disrespectful’ and beyond normal player-coach discourse.” The Sixers are dealing with a delicate situation […]

Jimmy Butler saw his night cut short, as he was ejected with 7:01 left in the fourth quarter of a tightly-contested game against the L.A. Clippers, one that would test the Philadelphia 76ers’ toughness and mental fortitude after getting mollywopped by the Portland Trail Blazers right before the end of 2018. Yet the four-time All-Star […]

Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the L.A. Clippers on New Year’s Day, but it didn’t come without fireworks. Butler and Clippers guard Avery Bradley got into a shoving match in the fourth quarter as both were jostling for rebounding position. Bradley shoved Butler lightly, and Butler responded with a two-hand shove at Bradley’s […]

Things got too intense between Jimmy Butler and Avery Bradley during the matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and L.A. Clippers. The incident happened near the halfway mark of the fourth quarter when the Sixers star found himself battling for rebounding position against the Clippers guard. Replay of Avery Bradley and Jimmy Butler’s shoves. #Clippers #Sixers […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler says he doesn’t plan on playing in the NBA when he turns 35-years-old in 2024. Jimmy Butler will become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. He’s eligible to sign a five-year, $190 million max contract with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were smoked out of the Moda Center on Sunday night, as the Portland Trail Blazers got off to a strong start and trounced them 129-95 in a game that was wrapped up by halftime. The Blazers carved up a lead as big as 43 points at one point, yet Sixers forward Jimmy […]

LOS ANGELES – On the backs of his third triple-double of the season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The postgame headlines, however, wrote themselves after the game when the Lakers star answered more questions regarding Davis. Earlier in the week, when asked […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler, when he was still with the Minnesota Timberwolves, once flew Tyus Jones on his private jet to see his brother Tre debut for Duke. Now, the Sixers swingman isn’t going to miss his chance to see the up and coming collegiate point guard. Thursday evening, the No.2 Blue Devils and the No. […]

Jimmy Butler has a reputation for being tough on his teamates. He expects his teammates to play their very best at all times, much akin to Chris Paul. But Butler can also be a goofy, happy-go-lucky kinda guy. After the Philadelphia 76ers routed the New York Knicks, 131-109, Butler decided to have some fun with his […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler will officially return to the starting lineup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Butler was a game-time decision heading into Sunday’s matchup due to a strained groin, but according to Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey, the star is back in the lineup: .@JimmyButler listed in #Sixers’ starting lineup. — Keith […]

The New Orleans Pelicans tried to acquire small forward Jimmy Butler, offering the Minnesota Timberwolves a first-round pick and stretch forward Nikola Mirotic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Pelicans are trying to acquire a star player to pair alongside big man Anthony Davis, who can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer […]

Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Minnesota Timberwolves unleashed Karl-Anthony Towns’ full potential, now unable to defer to a better player and tasked with the bulk of the offensive responsibilities. The front office, the coaching staff and the players had waited for a time when Towns would take matters into his own hands, and Butler’s trade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night and will be without starting small forward Jimmy Butler, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Furkan Korkmaz will start in Butler’s place.  Butler suffered a groin strain against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The four-time All-Star underwent an MRI and the results showed no structural […]

For the first time, Philadelpia 76ers All-Star Jimmy Butler has spilled the beans on what exactly happened moments before the now-infamous practice he had with his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a guest appearance on The J.J. Redick Podcast, Butler revealed what went on prior to the practice session where he unleashed on his […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler underwent an MRI after leaving Monday’s game with a groin injury, and the results showed no structural damage, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Sixers defeated the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 116-102. Jimmy Butler played just 10 minutes and was 0-of-3 from the field. The […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Jimmy Butler isn’t concerned about a potential long-term feud with Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin, as he told teammate J.J. Redick on his podcast for The Ringer. The Sixers new acquisition put it bluntly, as he always does. “Blake can’t score on me,” said Butler. “I don’t care what you say. You […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler sat down with new teammate J.J. Redick and joined him on his podcast with The Ringer, finally shedding light on what really took place during his infamous first practice this season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Butler was rumored to kickstart a scrimmage, taking the third-stringers as his teammates and dominating […]

Philadelphia 76ers star forward Jimmy Butler suffered a groin injury in the middle of the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons and won’t return, per Serena Winters of NBCS Philly. Jimmy Butler has a strained groin and will not return. — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 11, 2018 Butler left during the second quarter of their game […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recently created some discomfort in Sixers nation by announcing that he is not happy with the way that he has been utilized on the floor. The quote was deemed by many as a semi-jab at Jimmy Butler, whose acquisition has led to a drop in Embiid’s offensive chances. Instead of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers knew what they were getting when they made a blockbuster trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler. With Joel Embiid as the team’s primary scorer at 7-foot-2, they had really no one to rely on come crunch time of important games. In making the move to get Butler, the 76ers not only got […]

Joel Embiid’s recent struggles are concerning for the Philadelphia 76ers, but head coach Brett Brown won’t blame Embiid’s struggles on the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Brown feels that blaming Embiid’s recent struggles on the Butler trade isn’t a possibility he feels like discussing. He thinks that creating more space for Embiid to operate is the key. […]

Joel Embiid has not been himself of late and the Philadelphia 76ers big man doesn’t feel completely comfortable with the way he’s been utilized of late. “I haven’t been myself lately,” Joel Embiid told Keith Pompey of Philly.com. “I think it’s mainly because of the way I’ve been used, which is I’m being used as […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says that he’s not unhappy with the Jimmy Butler trade, insisting that his new role is what’s unsatisfying. Ranked among the top five in scoring before the Butler trade, Embiid has failed to reach the 20-point mark in his last three games for the Sixers. The Philly Inquirer’s Keith […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler seems to be of the belief that throwing elbows is a regular part of Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin’s game after the two got into an exchange on Friday night. The Sixers came away with a 117-11 victory in Detroit, but the most compelling takeaway from the game was the […]