Jimmy Butler is back in Minnesota on Saturday to take on Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves.
Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves at the beginning of the season and it is believed his relationship with Towns is one of the main reasons he wanted out of Minnesota.
Speaking to reporters after the Philadelphia 76ers finished their practice, though, Butler said he has no ill will towards Towns and wants the big man to be successful in the NBA.
Jimmy Butler on Karl-Anthony Towns: "I think he's doing a good job of doing what he does, getting everybody involved. I'm happy for the kid, man. I want you to be successful, I want you to be the best player that you can be. I don't got no ill will towards the kid."
— Jace frederick (@JaceFrederick) March 30, 2019
Butler may be confrontational, but he's not going to call out Towns while speaking to the media.
Everyone knows the two All-Stars didn't get along behind the scenes while they were teammates. Butler's way of leading a team didn't work with Towns and the All-Star swingman felt he couldn't compete for a championship with Towns, Andrew Wiggins and the rest of the Timberwolves roster.
All eyes are going to be on Butler and Towns on Saturday at the Target Center. The Sixers destroyed the Timberwolves in Philadelphia back on Jan. 15 by a final score of 149-107. Butler finished with 19 points in 28 minutes, while Towns put up 13 points.
Butler and Towns didn't interact with each other back in January. It will likely be that way on Saturday in Minnesota.
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