Tom Thibodeau Articles - Page 18

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler's trade request should end the Tom Thibodeau era in Minnesota

Heading into training camp, the Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen into complete disarray. That should come as no surprise to anyone who paid attention in recent months. Dating back to the spring (if not longer), rumors were circulating about behind-the-scenes discord in the Timberwolves organization. In May, ESPN 1500’s Darren Wolfson said (via NBC Sports’ Dan […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns hoping to jump into leadership role after signing max extension

Karl-Anthony Towns watched rookie Josh Okogie take a hard spill from his seat on the bench during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, helping himself up and dusting himself off before rejoining his teammates on the court. Earlier in his career, Towns would have remained quiet, but he […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves sending scout to Heat-Hornets preseason game

The Miami Heat appear to be one of the favorites to land mercurial star Jimmy Butler. The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to unload the disgruntled star after he demanded a trade. But Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves want to receive the best return possible for Butler. Consequently, the Timberwolves are sending a scout to watch the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Tom Thibodeau says Jimmy Butler situation is 'fluid'

The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans. Will he be traded or not? That’s what everyone wants to know. The latest update comes from head coach Tom Thibodeau, who tells The Minneapolis Star Tribune that the situation is still “fluid.” Via Chris Hine: Thibodeau said the status of Jimmy Butler, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler told Tom Thibodeau he wanted out in early August, but Thibs didn't see it that way

Jimmy Butler’s request to be traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to have rather odd timing, taking place merely a week before the start of training camp when he and longtime coach Tom Thibodeau met in late September to iron out their differences. The trade left little time for the front office to operate, forcing […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Taj Gibson reveals Tom Thibodeau has actually been calm in camp amid Jimmy Butler saga

Despite all the drama surrounding disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Tom Thibodeau is apparently keeping a calm and collected demeanor through all this. Wolves veteran Taj Gibson is a firsthand witness to Thibodeau’s rather surprising attitude towards this mess, and shared his observations about his coach to Nick Friedell of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesInquiring teams believe Tom Thibodeau wants to recoup assets lost in Jimmy Butler trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one tough cookie when it comes to facilitating a trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, leaving teams confused and frustrated with their demands. Inquiring front offices believe president/head coach Tom Thibodeau wants to at the very least recoup the assets he originally lost in trading for Butler during the 2017 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau might be looking to actually get fired

In the midst of trade rumors and a never-ending wave of proposals for his All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, rumor has it that Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau is looking to get fired, according to Chris Sheridan of GetMoreSports. A source close to Butler and trade rumblings told Sheridan that “Thibs actually wants to get […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau met with Jimmy Butler to convince him to play in preseason

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau met with small forward Jimmy Butler on Monday and tried to convince the four-time All-Star to rejoin the team for preseason action. Minnesota Timberwolves President/Coach Tom Thibodeau met with All-Star forward Jimmy Butler on Monday and tried to convince him to eventually rejoin the team in the preseason, league […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau expects Jimmy Butler in Timberwolves camp if no deal is made in near future

Tom Thibodeau seems to keep holding on to the idea that Jimmy Butler could suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The head coach expects Butler in camp in the next week or so if there is no trade made, per Derek James of 1500 ESPN. This situation continues to be a mess for Minnesota. Thibodeau and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau addresses Jimmy Butler's trade request

Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau had previously resisted trading star player Jimmy Butler upon Tuesday’s request during their meeting in Los Angeles, but after a quick scolding from owner Glen Taylor, Thibodeau has slightly changed his stance heading into training camp. “We’re not going to make a bad deal. If it’s a good deal, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns has 'tremendous respect' for Tom Thibodeau despite not always seeing eye-to-eye

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has been known to ruffle some feathers with players due to his old-school methods and fiery attitude. Karl-Anthony Towns is no exception to that, yet the newly extended center has “tremendous respect” for his coach despite not always seeing eye-to-eye. “Me and Thibs may not see eye-to-eye every day, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Glen Taylor, Tom Thibodeau now unified on plan to trade Jimmy Butler as soon as possible

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and head coach/president Tom Thibodeau are now unified on working to trade All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. It had been previously reported Thibodeau didn’t want to trade Butler and that Taylor was telling rival teams to contact him directly. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Tom Thibodeau holding firm in not trading Jimmy Butler

Who knows what’s going on in Minnesota right now. Tom Thibodeau seems intent on keeping Jimmy Butler, but Glen Taylor doesn’t seem so sure. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Thibodeau is holding firm in his idea that Butler is not going anywhere. Players on the team have been searching for answers, but Thibodeau […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Tom Thibodeau would be willing to make 'fair' Jimmy Butler deal

Earlier this week, news came down the wire indicating that Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler requested a trade. While there have been reports that president and head coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t want to trade his star player, another report suggests Thibs would consider making a deal — if it’s a fair one. Via Chris Hine […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Glen Taylor more open to moving Jimmy Butler than Tom Thibodeau

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is more open to trading star forward Jimmy Butler than president/head coach Tom Thibodeau, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “Nevertheless, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has become fully engaged in the decision-making process on a potential Butler trade and is far more open to the idea of orchestrating a deal than […]

New York KnicksPotential Knicks package for Jimmy Butler not enough for Tom Thibodeau, Timberwolves

The New York Knicks front office has been resistant to offer any “assets” in any transaction made throughout the NBA season, including any deals for Minnesota Timberwolves estranged swingman Jimmy Butler, who requested a trade during a Tuesday meeting in Los Angeles. Any package they could ready up, given their restrictions, would not be enough […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesStill unclear if Tom Thibodeau will engage in Jimmy Butler trade talks

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Tom Thibodeau may leave Timberwolves rather than rebuild

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Tom Thibodeau's status with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is tenuous

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/team president Tom Thibodeau has a “tenuous” status with owner Glen Taylor, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This report comes as part of the news that star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade. Wojnarowski reported last week that Taylor has “significant concern” over the culture created under Thibodeau and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesCoach Tom Thibodeau asked for a long-term extension; Jimmy Butler responded

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau has been resistant to idea of trading Jimmy Butler

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. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves' Tom Thibodeau meeting with Jimmy Butler in Los Angeles Tuesday

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 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Tom Thibodeau might have to choose between Karl-Anthony Towns, Jimmy Butler in upcoming meeting

The upcoming meeting between Minnesota Timberwolves leader Tom Thibodeau and superstar swingman Jimmy Butler might just force him to choose between Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns as the team’s franchise player. While neither player has signed an extension this offseason, negotiations in Towns’ contract will likely be kept on hold until issues have been ironed out […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Impending meeting with Tom Thibodeau a 'last-ditch' effort to keep Jimmy Butler

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler is scheduled to meet with head coach/president Tom Thibodeau in a “last-ditch” effort to address the issues between him and the franchise, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler turned down a contract extension with the team earlier this summer and could become a free agent at the end […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves Considered Firing Tom Thibodeau

The acquisition of Jimmy Butler helped head coach and president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau guide the Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. His continued presence might rip the fragile young team apart. Butler will reportedly meet with Thibodeau and general manager Scott Laydon on Monday to discuss the discord […]

NBAPerfect Jimmy Butler trade that sends Wolves talent to Raptors

As another season is set to unfold, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a precarious position that could undermine their championship aspirations. Superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler, whom the team acquired via trade in 2017, recently declined a max contract extension that would pay him $110-million over four years. Reported rifts with several young teammates suggested […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau reacts to 'TimberBulls' title

Over the course of the offseason, people have noticed that the Minnesota Timberwolves are slowly evolving into the Chicago Bulls team that Tom Thibodeau once coached. The whispers eventually reached the coach and he had some words for those people calling his team the “TimberBulls.” Speaking with Steve Aschburner of NBA.com, Thibodeau addressed those people who […]

NBAPaul Pierce is skeptical of Tom Thibodeau banking on familiarity with TimberBulls

Paul Pierce recently chimed in his thoughts on the current roster construct of the Minnesota Timberwolves – or should we say “TimberBulls” – since Wolves head coach and president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau can’t seem to move on from his 2012 Chicago Bulls that finished atop the Eastern Conference in the regular season. “I […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau unlikely to reunite with Joakim Noah

Despite the newest signing of veteran forward Luol Deng, the Minnesota Timberwolves are unlikely to add to the mix just yet and bring in Joakim Noah to complete the former Chicago Bulls starting five under Tom Thibodeau. The Timberwolves plan to stay under the luxury tax this season even after signing Luol Deng, potentially staying […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDwyane Wade reacts to Tom Thibodeau reuniting Bulls team from 5 years ago

The Minnesota Timberwolves are slowly looking like the Chicago Bulls team from five years ago — the team that current Wolves head coach Tom Thibodeau led to multiple playoff appearances. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade noticed it, too, and sent out his praise for the coach. Via his Twitter account, Wade lauded Thibodeau for his […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau has made no promises to Luol Deng on his role with Timberwolves

Tom Thibodeau is at it again. The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing Luol Deng as the cavalcade of former Bulls to join Thibodeau’s squad continues to grow. But for this former Bull, there are no assurances of a particular role in Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski writes: “Thibodeau has made no promises to Deng on […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves to meet with free agent forward Luol Deng

Shortly after securing a buyout agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves have started their pursuit of free-agent forward Luol Deng, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that a meeting will happen within the next week. The news comes on the heels of many jokes […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves still interested in Luol Deng

This should not come as a surprise to anyone, but Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in Luol Deng. The swingman was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers after he only appeared in one game for the club last season. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic is reporting that the Timberwolves are still […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says 'winning will take care of' Jimmy Butler situation

The Minnesota Timberwolves offered four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler a $110 million contract in July, but he turned it down. Why, you ask? Because he could potentially make as much as $187 million if he becomes a free agent next summer and re-signs with the team. Though some Wolves fans are worried Butler might leave in […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau isn't buying Jimmy Butler's rumored unhappiness

Rumors have been circulating that Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves is unhappy with the team and thus, wants out. Head coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t having any of these rumors. As reported by Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune, he’ll never believe such whispers if it doesn’t come out of Butler’s mouth. Besides, Thibodeau has […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau 'very optimistic' in re-signing Karl-Anthony Towns to extension

1st overall pick of the 2015 NBA draft, Karl Anthony-Towns is one of the best young big men in the league. The All-star averaged 21.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game last season. Without a doubt, he is an important piece of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ future. Moreover, in the midst of […]

Chicago Bulls2013 Eastern Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler played 48 straight minutes in 3 consecutive games

Minnesota Timberwolves combo forward Jimmy Butler was involved in a unique piece of NBA history back in the 2013 NBA playoffs. While a member of the Chicago Bulls at the time under head coach Tom Thibodeau, Reddit user [PHI] Tiago Splitter revealed Butler put together one of the most impressive physical feats the league has […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau noncommittal on Jimmy Butler extension

Jimmy Butler’s impending extension is one that has come to the forefront as rumors of his unhappiness with young teammate Karl-Anthony Towns broke last week, implying he won’t sign an extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. President and head coach Tom Thibodeau remained rather mum on the issue, offering little when it comes to contractual progress, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau says he and Karl-Anthony Towns are in a good place

Back in May, rumors circulated surrounding the alleged strained relationship between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the team’s prized big man Karl-Anthony Towns. That rumor did not get a prolonged exposure, and it was soon left in the backseat of the never-ending NBA news cycle. But perhaps in an attempt to squash any remaining concerns about […]

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