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Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler doesn’t have too much respect for Andrew Wiggins and believes the Canadian swingman plays for the money instead of the love of the game, ESPN insider Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s edition of “First Take.” Butler, who has reportedly requested a trade from the Timberwolves, has issues with Wiggins’ […]

A front office executive of an Eastern Conference team is paying close attention to the Jimmy Butler situation of the Minnesota Timberwolves but suggests mortgaging the club’s future to acquire Butler may not be worth it in the long run. It has been reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. If he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at a crossroads with Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau needs to make a decision. The beleaguered star wants out of town and he’s attempting to force his way to another team by way of a trade. But whether or not Thibodeau engages with teams in trade talks is murky. According to Jon […]

There are multiple teams in the league with interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, and not all of them would need assurances that Butler will sign a long-term extension, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is most determined to find a way […]

For those thinking the beef between former NBA journeyman Stephen Jackson and the Wiggins brothers would soon come to an end … think again. Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, tweeted a jersey of the BIG3 player in light of his recent comments defending his client and verbally assassinating Andrew Wiggins for his lack […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, and the four-time All-Star reportedly has a murky relationship with starting big man Karl-Anthony Towns. After the news broke that Butler wanted out of Minnesota, the fine people of Twitter started to do some detective work, and determined that Butler and Towns might have been […]

The drama that instigated Jimmy Butler’s exit from the Minnesota Timberwolves was ultimately a mix of factors, but while some reports claim his only reason for seeking a trade is the contractual aspect of it, there have been other rumblings. Namely, his rumored rift with younger players like Karl-Anthony Towns, which led to only one […]

With the seemingly imminent departure of star Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau reportedly has no intentions of rebuilding his team, even if that choice means he parts ways with the franchise. It appears Thobodeau believes that despite Butler’s exit, the Wolves are still capable of competing in the immediate future. Sean Deveney of […]

Jimmy Butler has made the last minute bell strike on the Timberwolves, as he requested a trade earlier Wednesday following a meeting with head coach Tom Thibodeau as the two sides couldn’t come to terms on the future direction for Butler, after contractual negotiations fell through. Now as Minnesota stares across the pile of trades […]

The New York Knicks are one the three handpicked destinations Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler mentioned in his meeting with coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden on Tuesday. While they are a big market that has proved to garner some attention from soon-to-be free agents, it’s unlikely they will make a move for […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade on Wednesday after meeting with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden on Tuesday in Los Angeles, setting up one of the biggest folds in recent history. While he intends to land with one of three teams before the start of the season, some […]

Along with the Brooklyn Nets and the L.A. Clippers, Jimmy Butler also cited the New York Knicks as his target destinations. However, reports reveal that the Knicks prefer not to part with his assets but sign free agents in 2019. As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Clippers and the Nets are willing […]

A fan roasted Jimmy Butler for wanting to go to the Los Angeles Clippers. Another fan roasted him right back. When news broke out that Butler expressed his wish to be traded out of the Minnesota Timberwolves, fans flocked to social media to get the latest news, as well as voice out their reactions to […]

Stephen Jackson took no prisoners after seeing a since-deleted tweet by Andrew Wiggins’ brother Nick, which read a prompt “Hallelujah” after All-Star forward Jimmy Butler had requested a trade. Andrew had liked his brother’s post, which set of the fumes for Jackson, a former 14-year veteran of the league. Stephen Jackson reenacts how Andrew Wiggins […]

Jimmy Butler cited the Brooklyn Nets as one of his preferred destinations. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson prodded him to “come on home” to Brooklyn. Per Anthony Puccio of SB Nation, below is a screenshot of Hollis-Jefferson’s comment on Butler’s recent Instagram post. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson comments on Jimmy Butler’s picture “come on home” pic.twitter.com/DetlxacnyV — Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) […]

Ever since confirming his return, the Miami Heat’s star shooting guard Dwayne Wade might be subtly pulling some strings for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star wingman Jimmy Butler. Going for his final rodeo, Wade may want some All-star power beside him to go out with guns blazing this season. According to a tweet from Will Manso of […]

In Jimmy Butler’s meeting with Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, the 29-year-old requested for a trade. But prior to the meeting, Minnesota’s players already heard whispers with regard to Butler’s wishes, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. In the said meeting, Butler listed the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, and L.A. Clippers as his next […]

When news broke this afternoon that Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick, nonchalantly tweeted “Hallelujah.” Well, to no one’s surprise, it didn’t take long for Butler to respond. The All-Star shooting guard, while working out in Los Angeles, posted a video to his Instagram page with the […]

What’s official is Jimmy Butler’s desire to no longer be a part of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ plans moving forward. What’s unofficial however is how it will impact his legacy from now until years after he’s retired. Butler became an even hotter topic after being traded from the Chicago Bulls, the team that selected him with […]

Unless you have decided to not own a T.V., phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ve probably heard about Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requesting a trade. It’s no secret that Butler’s been unhappy. There was still hope, however, that the relationship could be repaired with a year remaining on his contract. Wednesday’s news seems like the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is most determined to find a way to play for the L.A. Clippers, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. It’s been earlier reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The appeal of partnering with a second star in Los Angeles is an intriguing […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves after turning down a four-year, $110 million extension earlier this summer, but now it has been revealed that the four-time All-Star was hoping for a renegotiation and extension of his deal, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. There have been plenty of rumblings that Butler was at […]

Where Jimmy Butler plays his next regular-season game is still a toss-up. The All-Star wants out of Minnesota and he’s looking to cash in on his upcoming free agency. This comes from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: Butler, 30, wants the five-year, $190 million maximum extension that could come with a trade to a new team, […]

The Miami Heat are a member of the pool of teams interested in prying the services of Jimmy Butler away from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald confirmed this: Am told Heat holds Butler in very high regard. So yes, there is interest. But question, as usual […]

BetOnline.ag has released their odds for which team Jimmy Butler will play the first game of the regular season with after his trade request. Despite asking for a trade, The Timberwolves still have the best odds at +100, but there are a few notable teams in the mix. The three teams Butler told Minnesota he would sign […]

LeBron James’ arrival to the Los Angeles Lakers has made the franchise less appealing of a spot for Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his three preferred destinations are the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. At one point, Butler reportedly […]

If history serves as precedent, Jimmy Butler’s trade list may not make much of a difference when it boils down to where the Minnesota Timberwolves may trade their All-Star wing, as noted by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1042471802390274048 Butler just requested a trade away from Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves, joining Kyrie Irving and […]

The NBA world is in a frenzy after news broke that Jimmy Butler wants a trade out of Minnesota, and that world includes Knicks big man Enes Kanter. The Timberwolves star has three teams he’d be willing to sign an extension with: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets. Now that it’s […]

Four-time All Star guard Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves following a meeting with team executives. In the midst of the regular season quickly approaching, many around the league are wavering at the guard’s decision on such short notice to package together any decent deal that may materialize into a legitimate […]

Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick Wiggins, didn’t take long to express his joy about the news. Butler is reportedly uncertain about playing with Wiggins and had issues with Wiggins’ work ethic and approach on defense last season. Needless to say, Nick Wiggins isn’t going to […]

Jimmy Butler was utmost sincere with his longtime coach Tom Thibodeau during their meeting in Los Angeles on Tuesday, telling him he would be unwilling to sign a long-term extension to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau, and general manager Scott Layden were scheduled to […]

Acording to several reports, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. News of Butler’s displeasure has been spreading in recent days. Some have said he wasn’t getting along with certain players on the team, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. True or not, it seems that wasn’t the reason he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau has been resisting the idea of trading his newly-acquired star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The marriage the two once had with the Chicago Bulls failed to click the same way in the Twin Cities during his first season with the team. […]

Jimmy Butler revealed his preferred trade destinations to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ front office, citing the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers, and the Brooklyn Nets as his ideal landing spots, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. All three teams are slated to have the sufficient salary cap to ink Butler to a max deal in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler has requested a trade after meeting with president and head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler gave the front office a shortlist of one to three teams for which he would be open to signing an extension, given that he […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau will travel to Los Angeles to meet with star forward Jimmy Butler on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The meeting between the coach, general manager Scott Layden, and Butler was initially scheduled to take place in Minnesota, but plans changed within the last 24 hours. Why […]

With just a few weeks remaining until the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still trying to solidify their roster. Jimmy Butler hasn’t decided on his long-term future with the team and Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t signed his rookie-scale contract extension. These are two pressing issues for head coach Tom Thibodeau, and […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will meet with president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden today to address the direction of the franchise, and while he doesn’t seem thrilled with the route they have taken, he’s still willing to hear them out, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. Butler isn’t dead set in […]

The TimberBulls fantasy that piqued our interest over the past couple of days might go down the drain before the new season even kicks off. Jimmy Butler scheduled an appointment with coach Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden earlier this week, and not just for an ordinary chit-chat; the 4-time All-Star is apparently disgruntled and […]