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Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler is in the midst of a trade rumor storm this early in the season, a former Wolves man that knows a thing or two about trade rumors, now-Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio, shared some bits of sound advice for the four-time All-Star. “I got traded like 10 times when […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler is expected to rejoin the team Friday after resting Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, hoping to suit up for a road game against the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Teams interested in trading for the four-time All-Star say the price for Butler remains steep. A prior report […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves confirmed that All-Star Jimmy Butler will sit out the team’s matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. But while Tom Thibodeau referred to the reasoning as “general soreness” and said it had nothing to do with Butler’s trade request, that’s reportedly not true. Jimmy Butler is taking next step in six-week-long process […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the best players in the NBA. He is also one of the most frustrated players in the NBA. As things currently stand, Butler is still playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but if he had his way, he would be gone. Butler isn’t satisfied with the Timberwolves, especially their young stars […]

The Houston Rockets have offered four future first-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for small forward Jimmy Butler, but that package doesn’t include shooting guard Eric Gordon, who’d be mandatory for Minnesota in any proposed deal, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau is looking for a grand return […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler certainly has a unique way of looking at things. Amidst all the brouhaha he has caused following his trade demands, the 29-year-old actually believes that he has not brought forth any drama for the organization. Butler recently explained that in his mind, it’s all business, and that’s it’s actually […]

We’re already in week two of the regular season, and up until today, there seems to be no clear resolution in sight for all the drama surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nonetheless, both parties are still keen on pursuing a trade, and a new timetable has reportedly been put on the table. According […]

Despite dealing with an illness, Minnesota Timberwolves starting small forward Jimmy Butler is in the lineup Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Butler was listed as questionable before the game started. When reports came out about him possibly missing the game, Timberwolves fans started to think that a Butler trade was finally going to […]

In the wake of recent rumors of the Minnesota Timberwolves turning down the Houston Rockets’ proposed trade, president/head coach Tom Thibodeau suggested he’s not really weighing long-term vs. short-term benefits in trade packages for Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Thibs just wants to “do what’s right” for the franchise. The Rockets […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins continues to suffer from a right quad contusion that has affected him this week. While not considered to be a serious injury, the bruise is lingering and the Timberwolves are not entirely sure when Wiggins will be back on the court. Andrew Wiggins is “50/50” to play tonight against […]

The Miami Heat have re-opened talks for Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler after the Wolves turned down a reported offer of Marquese Chriss, Brandon Knight and four first-round picks from the Houston Rockets, according to Lefty Leif of 5 Reasons Sports, seconded by ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro. According to Thursday’s report, the Rockets would wait until […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown no indication of having interest in the renewed package by the Houston Rockets for star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Minnesota is showing no inclination to move on Houston offer of two injured players and four first-rounders for Jimmy Butler, per sources. On @WatchStadium: pic.twitter.com/NnXkMwXd9N […]

The Twitter investigators strike again. On the same day that it was revealed the Houston Rockets have renewed their bid to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler via a trade, an old tweet from Butler had been discovered referencing Houston. Apparently back in 2011, Jimmy Butler was in Houston playing some hoops. Butler […]

Rumors reveal that the Houston Rockets may be interested in trading for Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rumored deal could involve several first round draft picks. But a certain NBA rule prevents the Rockets from inserting more than four first-round picks into the package. As per Bobby Marks of ESPN, a seven-year rule […]

Another Jimmy Butler rumor has surfaced, this time involving the Houston Rockets. However, the Timberwolves do not plan on trading Butler for now, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Still no indication wolves are close to saying yes to any offers. Things can change quickly, of course. But wolves have been holding firm and that […]

The Houston Rockets have made a new offer to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jimmy Butler, which includes four first round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ESPN’s Zach Lowe explains why Butler could be traded to Houston on Halloween. A key date in Houston’s pursuit of Butler could be next Wednesday, Oct. 31, league sources […]

It is no secret that all is not well with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady feels the drama with shooting guard Jimmy Butler has taken a toll on center Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns made headlines for his woeful display versus the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. McGrady said on ESPN’s The Jump that the young […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering shipping four first-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler and the reaction on social media is downright hysterical. Four first-rounders is a ridiculous haul for one player, even if it is one of the best players in the NBA. Butler could be a top-10 […]

The Houston Rockets are making a renewed bid to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Rockets are prepared to offer the Timberwolves four future first-round picks in exchange for Butler, who has requested a trade from Minnesota. Story posting soon: The Houston Rockets are making a renewed […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had one of those nights where he just didn’t have it in him to keep on playing. Stop me when this sounds familiar, but after air-balling a 3-pointer, Towns hoisted his finger up in the air and asked to be subbed out. The local broadcasters knew it too, saying “time to get Gui […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Kawhi Leonard will start and guard Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler when the teams get together Wednesday, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Asked about Leonard guarding Butler in particular, head coach Nick Nurse was matter-of-fact in his response. “Yes. Yes. That’s why we got that guy. To guard that (type of) guy,” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins downplayed the practice blowout that took place two weeks ago as his teammate Jimmy Butler made his official return to the team, calling it merely competitive. “It wasn’t that bad,” said Wiggins, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “I feel like from the outside looking in it was a lot worse […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had promised Jimmy Butler they would still try to find a suitable trade for him if he returned to the team and played alongside his teammates until they’re able to do so. A week has gone by and there’s been only radio silence in the Twin Cities’ front office, as president/head coach […]

While the Dallas Mavericks are interested in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, the franchise knows they have the opportunity to sign the disgruntled All-Star in free agency next summer, so they aren’t inclined to offer the Timberwolves a grand trade package. ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst appeared on the HoopsHype podcast with Alex Kennedy and […]

The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room has changed after a sound 10-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night and forward Jimmy Butler could hardly hide his excitement after seeing his team hold down the fort. Particularly young point guard Tyus Jones, who nabbed three steals and a blocked shot in his […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey explained his propensity to reach for hard-to-attain goals as an executive in the league. The Rockets have been big swingers since Morey entered the fold, first scooping up James Harden as he was coming into his own with the Oklahoma City Thunder, then nabbing Dwight Howard, then Chris Paul […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors play each other Wednesday, so Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry got some early trash talk in. Both the Raptors and Timberwolves won Monday night. After the Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers, Butler facetimed Lowry from the Minnesota locker room. The four-time All-Star, who has requested a trade, is praying […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is expected to play Monday night against the Indiana Pacers after sitting out the previous game due to precautionary rest. The game is at home, which means Butler could be booed again as he was last Friday at the home opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. There also could be […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will take the floor among the starters once again on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. Butler missed Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks as a preventative measure, being the second game of a back-to-back after grabbing the first win of the […]

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night on the road, center Karl-Anthony Towns was at the free-throw line, and the fans at American Airlines Center started chanting “Jimmy Butler” at him. Butler, of course, has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star didn’t play Saturday due to precautionary rest. Butler […]

After playing 36 minutes Friday night, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks for precautionary rest. Butler didn’t play at all during the preseason after being away from the team due to his trade request. The four-time All-Star scored 33 points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and helped […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler believes that the media has been unfair in their portrayal of his image throughout this whole controversy between himself and the Wolves. According to the 29-year-old, there is much more to this story than what the media is allegedly leading the public to believe. Jimmy Butler on people not […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler was booed heavily by fans Friday night at the home opener. While the four-time All-Star expected the crowd to do just that, Butler still didn’t understand where the fans were coming from. Butler scored 33 points to help the Timberwolves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. Butler was booed in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler reportedly has issues with big man Karl-Anthony Towns and swingman Andrew Wiggins. Whatever problems Butler has with Towns and Wiggins, however, weren’t on Butler’s mind Friday night when the two youngsters teamed up to make a big play. On the defensive end, Towns blocked Cleveland Cavaliers guard Cedi Osman’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night in their home opener, and when small forward Jimmy Butler and head coach/president Tom Thibodeau were introduced, the crowd booed them both very loudly. Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves almost five weeks ago and did an interview with ESPN that many of the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly turned down a proposed trade from the Miami Heat which included three-and-D specialist Josh Richardson, center Kelly Olynyk and a protected first-round pick for Jimmy Butler, according to Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times. This news comes only hours after Heat president Pat Riley told his players he would “pull […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson has been hearing the rumors of his inclusion as the lead man in a return package for Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler and finally spoke of it during a private moment. “It’s a business,” said Richardson, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “It is what it […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has reportedly told his players that he’s pulling the plug on a Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. The Heat have been the most aggressive team trying to acquire Butler, who requested a trade from the Timberwolves almost five weeks ago. Minnesota […]

Over the past few weeks, the Miami Heat have been involved in trade discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat had interest in Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler, but talk between the two teams has since died down. In lieu of this failed pursuit, Heat president Pat Riley has told his players that he will stick […]