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It’s safe to say that former NBA small forward Matt Barnes isn’t a fan of Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler. Jimmy Butler was finally traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday. After Friday night’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, Butler — a four-time All-Star — told local reporters he’s playing too many minutes. Matt Barnes, upon […]

After months of drama, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally traded small forward Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Timberwolves pretty much made the decision to trade the All-Star swingman after the team lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday at Staples Center. Windhorst says the Timberwolves "pretty […]

The Jimmy Butler trade is not expected to heal the relationship between Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau and ownership, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. The way Tom Thibodeau handled Jimmy Butler’s trade request reportedly didn’t sit well with many people in Minnesota’s brass, and owner Glen Taylor could possibly fire Thibodeau after the […]

Before the Jimmy Butler trade was agreed upon with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were consulted about the deal, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. Some members of the Sixers organization expressed concern about the potential chemistry issues Jimmy Butler could cause with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. […]

The Jimmy Butler saga with the Minnesota Timberwolves is finally over, and now the superstar looks to get off on the right foot with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the earliest the Sixers could have Butler in the lineup is on Wednesday when they take on Eastern Conference cellar dwellers, the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally traded disgruntled small forward Jimmy Butler, and the franchise was able to accomplish one of the goals it set for itself when this whole saga began back in September. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Timberwolves always wanted to trade Butler to an Eastern Conference team so they wouldn’t have […]

The Wolves’ 121-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night appears to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back when it came to trading star swingman Jimmy Butler. Tom Thibodeau just couldn’t go on coaching in the undesirable climate. Following the news of Jimmy Butler being shipped off to the City of […]

The Philadelphia Sixers acquired Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second round pick early Saturday afternoon. With the trade, the Sixers odds of winning a title have increased significantly. Before the trade, they were a +2200 to win the title, per Bleacher […]

Jimmy Butler finally has had his wish granted. After weeks of drama with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Butler is no longer a member of the team. Earlier today, the Timberwolves pulled the trigger on a trade that sent Butler and Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Markelle Fultz, Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and […]

The Philadelphia Sixers finally landed their star after trading for Jimmy Butler, but they were ready to offer the same package for Kawhi Leonard over the summer according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated. Listen, Jimmy Butler is awesome, but he’s no Kawhi Leonard. The ridiculous start by the Toronto Raptors is proof that when […]

The Philadelphia Sixers reportedly acquired star Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Saturday afternoon. Golden Tate was traded by the Detroit Lions to the defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles this past Tuesday. Yooo @JimmyButler welcome to the new city. Wanna explore it together 😂😂 — Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) November 10, 2018 […]

Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic are reporting that the Sixers are sending Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and a 2022 second-round pick in exchange for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton. This is a major statement by the Sixers and it’s the first splashy move by their new general manager, Elton Brand. The Sixers sit […]

After the game Friday night in a loss to the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler sat down and talked with Sam Amick of The Athletic. There have been reports of Butler having problems with his teammates, specifically Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. However, it seems like Butler may not have an issue with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is known to giving a lot[tps_header][/tps_header] of playing minutes to his stars. But it’s not always a good thing as Jimmy Butler had an NSFW reaction to playing 41 minutes during their recent loss against the Sacramento Kings. The Athletic’s Sam Amick had an exclusive interview with Butler, including […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Sacramento Kings Friday night 121-110. But, that did not stop Jimmy Butler to talking to Sam Amick of The Athletic after the game. I’m not a bad dude. I’m not a bad teammate. I’d do anything for my guys, man. If Thibs is coming at somebody, I’m the first […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently sitting at the bottom of the Northwest division with a disappointing 4-9 record. Wolves superstar Jimmy Butler goes on a rant about his frustrations on losing many games early this season. Sam Amick of The Athletic had an exclusive interview with the 29-year old disgruntled All-Star. “I absolutely hate — […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler will play against the Sacramento Kings Friday night, but the All-Star swingman will continue to sit out future games for scheduled rest, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Jimmy Butler requested a trade in September. There appears to be no traction on a deal. As a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Sacramento Kings Friday night and small forward Jimmy Butler is not on the team’s initial injury report. Butler has sat out a few games this season for “precautionary rest.” #Twolves Injury Report for 11/9 at Sacramento: pic.twitter.com/7hnPhxypoh — Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) November 8, 2018 Timberwolves head coach and president […]

Now that LeBron James is on the Los Angeles Lakers, executives around the league believe the Clippers have become a more attractive free agent spot for superstar players, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019, and numerous reports […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star point guard Derrick Rose has stirred up quite a story in the NBA early this season. The former MVP has been stellar as of late and long-time teammate Jimmy Butler isn’t surprised with Rose’s return to top form. ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward spoke to Butler after the Wolves’ close defeat in the hands […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler and his weird antics were on full display yet again on Wednesday night when the Wolves battled the Los Angeles Lakers in Staples Center. In a rather peculiar sequence, Butler was seen exhibiting an unconventional defensive technique on Lakers forward Brandon Ingram. Unfortunately for Butler, it did not end well. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still seeking a suitor for Jimmy Butler. Despite Tom Thibodeau’s stubborn defiance, the team will need to deal Butler eventually. Shams Charania of The Athletic is hearing that many believe that the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will re-join the Butler sweepstakes. He writes: “For Timberwolves and president/coach Tom Thibodeau, accepting […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau said Jimmy Butler “should be a go” for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Butler has been carefully managing his body this season after missing most of training camp because of a trade request. He has missed three games out of 11, […]

The NCAA men’s basketball season kicks off Tuesday night with a premier matchup between Duke and Kentucky. The two teams are loaded with talent and fans from far and wide will come to see the battle of the behemoths. Thanks to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, teammate Tyus Jones got to be in the crowd. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler made headline news before the start of the season after demanding a trade out of Minnesota. There really hasn’t been any progress on a trade with any team as everyone knows Butler will just be a rental and will leave in free agency next summer. There was a rumor going […]

Jimmy Butler has made it clear that he no longer wants to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In fact, he asked for a trade, but no deals have come to fruition — yet. Of course, several teams around the league are interested in his services, including the LA Clippers, who have two max contract slots […]

After missing Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left ankle soreness, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose will play Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. Timberwolves All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler will also return to the lineup. He missed Sunday due to “precautionary rest.” Tom Thibodeau […]

After sitting out Sunday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is expected to play Monday evening when the team takes on the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Butler sat out Sunday due to “precautionary rest.” Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler […]

With Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler out due to rest, guard Josh Okogie is getting the opportunity to play minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers. As such, Okogie becomes the latest player to put Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic on a poster with this thunderous dunk. JOSH OKOGIE TAKES FLIGHT! 🛩️💥😱#AllEyesNorth 21#RipCity 19 📺: NBALP pic.twitter.com/mzYB1y4aNm […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler won’t play Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers due to precautionary rest. After Sunday’s game versus the Blazers, Minnesota will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers Monday night at Staples Center. They’ll have Tuesday off before playing against LeBron James and the Lakers Wednesday. Timberwolves […]

According to the Minnesota Timberwolves PR account, Jimmy Butler will sit out their game against the Portland Trail Blazers while Derrick Rose will be probable after dealing with some ankle soreness. Jimmy Butler will not play tonight due to precautionary rest. Derrick Rose (left ankle soreness) has been upgraded to PROBABLE. #Twolves — Timberwolves PR […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is not on the team’s injury report for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which means the four-time All-Star will likely play on Sunday, and then sit out Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Butler hasn’t been playing in back-to-backs this season. Point guard Derrick Rose is questionable with […]

The Houston Rockets came into the season with expectations of moving one step closer to their goal of winning the franchise’s third championship. Instead, they are struggling on offense and defense and some of their key players aren’t producing as well as expected. Oh, hello there, Jimmy Butler. According to reports via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports that he doesn’t give an “expletive” about what other people think and that he will continue to give his all as long as he plays for the team. “I don’t give a [expletive] [what people think],” Jimmy Butler said. “I don’t. I swear to you. […]

Despite all the nasty rumors surrounding his highly-publicized desire to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler still firmly believes that he is doing everything above board. As a matter of fact, the 6-foot-8 forward expressed his frustration towards reporters who constantly question his motives. Following the Wolves’ 116-99 loss at the hands of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves want-away star Jimmy Butler has tried to shed some light on his recent DNP’s that have been somewhat clouded by mystery. According to the 29-year-old, his absences have nothing to do with his current issue with the team, and that it is purely about taking care of his own body. “I’m not worried […]

Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t on the same page. With Butler wanting a trade, he doesn’t feel any extra pressure to play a game if he’s not feeling 100 percent. Something he made it clear after Friday night’s loss is that he lets the team knows when he plays. Butler also made it […]

After sitting out Wednesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup Friday versus the Golden State Warriors and the All-Star swingman had some fun with the Oracle Arena crowd while he was on the bench. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Timberwolves, waved his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler will suit up today to take on the Golden State Warriors, according to radio voice Alan Horton. Starting point guard Jeff Teague will miss tonight’s game, but backup Tyus Jones is set to be available off the bench. There was some uncertainty on Butler’s availability after an early report suggested […]