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Despite an unforeseen meniscus injury that has sidelined his for four-to-six weeks, Jimmy Butler remains nonchalant about his future, even if the Minnesota Timberwolves choose to bypass the opportunity to lock him down long-term this summer. The Wolves can re-negotiate the contract of their 6-foot-7 All-Star forward this summer, signing him to a longer deal […]

Jimmy Butler and Lou Williams have had some beef since the All-Star Game. It started when Lou Williams sent out this tweet after Butler didn’t play in the All-Star game because he wanted another day of rest. @JimmyButler u serious bruh? Lol — Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) February 19, 2018 Of course, many believed that Williams was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dodged a huge bullet earlier this week after All-Star forward Jimmy Butler avoided a torn ACL while instead suffering an injury to the meniscus in his right knee. The manner in which it had occurred gave the impression that it could have been far worse of a situation. This had initially put him out […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a huge loss against the Houston Rockets on Friday night after shooting guard Jimmy Butler went down with a torn meniscus in his knee. Fortunately, he was able to avoid what many had presumed to be a torn ACL. As a result, there is some optimism surrounding his potential return this season. According […]

Late in the third quarter between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets during the 2017-18 NBA season, Jimmy Butler suffered a non-contact knee injury. Most assumed Butler suffered a torn ACL, but X-rays returned negative as an MRI was later scheduled in Minnesota to determine the severity of the knee injury. According to Sham Charania […]

Despite a scary non-contact right knee injury in his game against the Houston Rockets, there’s a sense of optimism Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler could have avoided the worst case scenario — a torn ACL, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge. Butler drove into the paint with 3:24 remaining in the third quarter and missed a […]

Injuries have plagued the league this season taking players down from the very first game with the gruesome leg injury to Gordon Hayward, which was the first domino in what seems like an avalanche of bad injuries. Wear and tear is one thing, but things such as broken legs, torn ACL’s, and torn Achilles tendons […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced a tough and streaking Houston Rockets team on Friday night on the road, looking to improve their 36-25 record post All-Star break. It didn’t take long for the Rockets to continue where they left off, leading most of the way and completing a win that keeps them in the first place overall, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler exited Friday night’s matchup versus the Houston Rockets with an undisclosed injury. Late in the third quarter, Butler attempted a pump fake move looking to pass the ball to a teammate before falling over, clutching his right knee in pain. Prior to the incident, Butler scrambled for a rebound which […]

The Jimmy Butler and Lou Williams playful beef continues even after the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. Williams wasn’t selected to play as an All-Star even though many had voted for him. Butler, on the other hand, was chosen by the coaches to play in the prestigious midseason exhibition match. Butler was interviewed by ESPN’s Cassidy […]

Fergie’s appalling rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and the fact that we’ve witnessed a glimpse of real defense being played in the closing minutes of the 2018 All-Star Game completely overshadowed one of the rare precedents pertaining to the NBA star showdown – Jimmy Butler opting not to participate in the most anticipated regular season […]

Following a thrilling finish to the All-Star Game, there were some notable takeaways from the contest. One of which was that Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler was the only player who did not take the floor. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Butler had a simple reason for his absence. “Just needed rest man. Gotta be […]

After L.A. Clippers star guard Lou Williams seemingly called out Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Jimmy Butler for sitting out of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game last night at Staples Center, Williams sent out another tweet on Monday afternoon that cleared the air and revealed that he was only joking around. In response to an article […]

L.A. Clippers guard Lou Williams called out Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler for not playing a single minute in Sunday night’s All-Star Game. The perennial All-Star claimed he did it for rest reasons, and it’s no surprise he is, as the outright league-leader in minutes per game this season. Though for an All-Star snub like […]

The NBA All-Star game has officially hit halftime, and while every player that hit the hardwood was out there having fun on both ends of the court, someone seemed to be missing. At the half, Team Stephen had a 78-76 lead over Team LeBron, but Jimmy Butler was the only player not to see any […]

The Toronto Raptors have surprisingly established themselves as one the elite teams in the Eastern conference and perhaps throughout the entire league after a stellar first half of the 2017-18 NBA season. In fact, they currently own the NBA’s best record. However, not everyone is impressed with their 41-16 start. During a public shootaround before the All-Star […]

The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves was one for the ages as the Wolves would mount a comeback with the hot hand from Jimmy Butler. The 28-year old would start the game cold as he could not get any shot down, as the Lakers would hold a 91-84 lead heading into […]

The NBA apparently has a secret wine club, and Jimmy Butler is the treasurer. Butler, the Minnesota Timberwolves star, takes his love of wine to one of the deepest levels, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler travels with a wine case, one he toted to the 2016 Rio Olympics, bringing along bottles […]

Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler is not here for the All-Star Game. Butler was named an All-Star reserve along with his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns and is slated to play on Team Stephen Curry. But if Butler had things his way, he wouldn’t participate in the game at all, per John Meyer of Canis Hoopus. https://twitter.com/thedailywolf/status/962917823268970496 For most […]

Since entering the league back in 2011, Jimmy Butler has established himself as one of the best two-way players in the NBA. He excels on both ends of the floor, especially on the defensive end where he shows a lot of hustle in trying to get extra possessions for his team during games. Now in […]

Friday night marked the first return of two former and beloved Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson, who played for six and seven seasons with the team, respectively. Both were key parts on the franchise’s resurgence in the Eastern Conference earlier in the decade, where they had one conference finals, two conference semifinals, and […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves visiting the Chicago Bulls on Friday night at United Center, star shooting guard Jimmy Butler will officially make his return back to his old stomping grounds for the first time since he was traded over the summer. After he spent the first six years of his NBA career in Chicago, what is […]

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, […]