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LeBron James stole the show on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he knocked down a buzzer-beating fadeaway to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to an overtime win, 140-138. However, overshadowed by his heroics on the final play was his game-saving block on Jimmy Butler in the previous sequence that led to him getting a chance […]

Jimmy Butler has a lot of reasons to celebrate these days. The Minnesota Timberwolves have so far lived up to expectations this season, as they own a 31-18 record, good for third place in the Western Conference. He has also been recently named as an All-Star reserve, making it to the annual showcase for the fifth […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will have both Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler play in the NBA All-Star Game. But they may not be playing on the same team because Stephen Curry and LeBron James will pick teams as captains of each conference. It’s still very possible that Towns and Butler play on the same team. But […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will not be at full strength when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Both Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford, two of the team’s best scorers, will be sidelined with injuries, per Nick Friedell of ESPN. Jimmy Butler (sore knee) is unlikely to play Wednesday vs. Blazers, according to Thibs. […]

After the All-Star reserves were announced on Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves received the attention they deserve as two of their players made the prestigious list. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler set to be All-Stars this season, they were able to replicate a feat that the franchise last enjoyed 14 years ago. This year will […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford didn’t play against the Toronto Raptors last Saturday because of injuries, and according to Nick Friedell of ESPN, the two will also not play against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford are out tonight vs. Clippers, according to Thibs. https://t.co/sKObuwIWdZ — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) […]

In a recent interview with the Star Tribune, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler was asked who he believed was the most talented player on the team. Surprisingly, he didn’t say that it was himself. “Who, me? Hell no, Wigs is. Wigs is the most talented by far. I see him do things and I’m like […]

Most players consider playing in the All-Star game as a big badge of honor. “Most players” don’t include Jimmy Butler. It’s not that he’s a robot — he can joke around with reporters. It’s just that he’s always more locked in on winning. During Butler’s exclusive interview with Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune, the conversation […]

Picking the reserves for the Western Conference All-Stars has become a yearly debate. Each year, there’s always one or two guys who get snubbed, causing an outcry among supporters and the players themselves. This year is no different, as the West is loaded with talent at every position. No matter who gets selected, there is sure […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are doing pretty well right now. They are 29-17 in the season, which is enough to give them the fourth seed in the West. Jimmy Butler is averaging 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Timberwolves this season. He is obviously having a good time. But it seems that Butler […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a good position right now. The Jimmy Butler-led squad is now 29-17 so far in the season. Only the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs have better records in the West. This winning position is heavily influenced by the acquisition of Butler, who is averaging 21.6 points, […]

As early as last season, many had set their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were a team with a lot of young potential stars in Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach LaVine. But everything didn’t turn out as expected. The Timberwolves had a 31-51 record. And everybody put their eyes off the team once […]

Throughout his professional career, Jimmy Butler has been known to be a no-nonsense type of player who is not afraid to speak his mind during games. On Sunday, he showed that it’s the same case for him even if he’s already riding the bench. With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lead already out of reach for the […]

Ever since 2015 it was pretty obvious that times had changed and the NBA entered a new era. An era in which the backcourt – especially the point guard, would be the cornerstone of a team’s offense and overall image. Those two particular positions tend to have possession of the ball for way longer than […]

This summer, Chicago traded three-time all-star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with the No. 16 pick for Zach Lavine, Kris Dunn and the No. 7 pick. The picks turned into Justin Patton (currently on assignment in the G-league after breaking his foot in the summer) and Lauri Markkanen. Everyone thought Chicago got absolutely […]

As a team that is coached by Tom Thibodeau and features staunch defender Jimmy Butler, the Minnesota Timberwolves had all the makings of a top-five defense in the NBA when the season began. The Timberwolves even picked up Taj Gibson, who in his own right is no slouch on the defensive end. But to start […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, 104-88. They controlled the third quarter and outscored OKC by 11 points, which paved the way for comfortable flow the final frame. Jimmy Butler led the way for the Wolves, as he notched a team-high 26 points to go along seven rebounds, eight assists, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a decisive 127-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Target Center on Tuesday night. It was a dominant performance from the Timberwolves that saw them hold the firm advantage over the Cavaliers throughout the contest that included them taking a 27-point lead into the half. According to u/Granny_Danger of Reddit, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played an outstanding game on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, dominating their opponent from start to finish, en route to a huge 127-99 victory. Their combination of stifling defense, led by Jimmy Butler, coupled with some hot-shooting, frustrated the defending Eastern Conference champions, including Isaiah Thomas, who was slapped with a Flagrant […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, there are already frights about how the match-up will take place. These fears have been established internally, most notably by Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler, who is afraid to defend LeBron James in their upcoming game according to Jerry Zgoda of the […]

Last Saturday, a lot of hearts were crushed in Los Angeles, when the Los Angeles Rams were booted out of the playoffs with a 26-13 loss at home at the hands of Matt Ryan and the defending NFC champions, Atlanta Falcons. Thousands of miles away from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, another person seemed to […]

The Brooklyn Nets and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off on Wednesday night, and it did not turn out to be a good game for DeMarre Carroll’s face, no thanks to Jimmy Butler. Jimmy Butler went up and got fouled by Quincy Acy, delivered an inadvertent flying kick to DeMarre Carroll's jaw pic.twitter.com/py0SnyD15h — CJ Fogler […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Cole Aldrich thought he had Jimmy Butler burned. Aldrich commented on a photo of Butler on Instagram, pointing out that the Timberwolves star’s beanie bore a striking resemblance to his gloomy facial expression at the time. But just like how he viciously attacks an overmatched defender, Jimmy Buckets burns Aldrich right […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to an encouraging start through the first 35 games of the season possessing one of the four best records in the Western Conference. According to John Meyer of Canishoopus.com, Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau credits much of that turnaround to the play and presence of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been clicking on all cylinders as of late after their solid Christmas Day victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Minnesota got off to a solid start by taking a 13-point lead over the Nuggets at halftime. Needless to say, superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler was in good spirits after videobombing budding […]

The road to success of the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have been the same without the downfall of the Chicago Bulls. Even though the clearance in the Windy City took more than two years, at the end of the day it was clear at which direction the winds were blowing. After being fired by Chicago’s management, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may play shorthanded on Monday when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers, as Jimmy Butler remains officially listed as questionable. He is suffering from a back injury, and his availability for the game is still up in the air. The Timberwolves list Jimmy Butler (back) and Nemanja Bjelica (foot) as questionable […]

During the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves brought in Jimmy Butler to their fold to give them additional firepower in their lineup, as well as a veteran locker room leader who can help their young players to become even better. During their game on Saturday versus the Phoenix Suns, he showed just that, but in a […]

The Phoenix Suns put a stop to their bleeding Saturday with a 108-106 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the Suns’ first win in six games, and it wouldn’t have been possible if not for a game-saving block by center Alex Len, who rejected Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler’s layup attempt near the end […]

It appears that the Charlotte Hornets once attempted to make a big blockbuster trade last year, but fell short. The Hornets have struggled this year due to injuries, and their draft picks in recent years haven’t panned out. They once had hope to get better, but that hope seems all but lost, per Zach Lowe […]

Throughout his promising NBA career, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins has showcased his ability to jump high and finish strong on alley oops. However on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers, he missed one after getting fouled in the air, to the surprise of Jimmy Butler, who threw the lob pass to him. The former number […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler wants to see his team exert total effort on defense. Known as one of the stingiest defenders in the NBA today, Butler is certainly credentialed to ask his teammates to put a high premium on that side of the ball. He let his feelings known about it by passionately preaching […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler played a season-high 43 minutes in the Wolves’ 113-107 win against the struggling L.A. Clippers. It was the fourth consecutive 40-minute game Butler has played in four games this December. After the game, Butler somewhat sheepishly commented about having to talk to Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau about the number of […]

Over the years, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler has given NBA fans plenty of entertaining moments on and off the court. On Wednesday night, during the Timberwolves’ game against the L.A. Clippers at Staples Center, Butler added another funny moment to his collection. As time was about to expire before the half with the Timberwolves […]

It has been a long-standing theme in the NBA, that the Eastern Conference plays little brother to the Western Conference. For several seasons the West has been clearly superior to the East. The East’s distinction of being the weaker conference earned it a catchy nickname, the “Leastern Conference.” Through games played on Nov. 27, the […]

Following his breakout performance on Sunday for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tyus Jones has gained the respect of his coaches and teammates, after starting for the first time in his career. Filling in for the injured Jeff Teague, the 21-year-old Duke product played arguably his best game as a pro with nine points, seven assists, seven […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are currently 11-8, which is fifth in the Western Conference. With major changes to the roster led by the Jimmy Butler trade, there were expectations it would take time for the team to build chemistry. However, one major concern has been Minnesota’s defense as they are […]

Despite back-to-back losses to the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets, the Minnesota Timberwolves are still off to a decent 10-7 start this season. The addition of Jimmy Butler has been a key reason for their success even though Butler hasn’t been playing fully up to his All-Star standards just yet. According to ESPN’s Nick […]

The Detroit Pistons were looking to get back into the win column after dropping the first two games of their three-game road trip. Needless to say, a visit to the Target Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves would prove to be a challenge. With just seconds remaining, Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson managed to successfully distract […]