Nothin' But Nets 5 hours ago
Brooklyn Nets among Jimmy Butler’s preferred destinations
A star wants to come to the Brooklyn Nets. Jimmy Butler’s trade request to the Timberwolves included 3 teams he’s interested in joining, Brooklyn among them. A star wants to play for the Brooklyn Nets. Four-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn is one of his three preferred destinations. Butler listed […] Brooklyn Nets among Jimmy Butler’s preferred destinations - Nothin But Nets - Nothin But Nets - A Brooklyn Nets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Tracking cameras rank Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins low in ‘running fast’ on court
There have been some reports that Andrew Wiggins’ lack of heart was one of the main reasons why Jimmy Butler requested a trade away from the Minnesota Timberwolves. A new advanced statistic has recently been unearthed that appears to support this theory about the young Wolves forward. Zach Lowe of...
Clipperholics 2 hours ago
Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves disagree, perfect for the Clippers.
With news of Jimmy Butler constantly changing, the Los Angeles Clippers are in the perfect spot to acquire the All-Star. Jimmy Butler recently requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. He listed three teams he preferred for his next destination: the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and the Los...
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Minneapolis Star-Tribune 16 hours ago
Who is calling the shots for Wolves on Jimmy Butler's fate?
Glen Taylor reportedly told other teams to call him instead of Tom Thibodeau.
ClutchPoints 17 hours ago
Clippers rumors: LA has not been aggressive in pursuing Jimmy Butler trade with Timberwolves
The talk of the last few days has been about Jimmy Butler and his trade request from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Among the teams he listed as places he would like to go are the LA Clippers, who, as currently constructed, likely have the best combination of assets and players to help the Wolves win now. […] The post Clippers rumors: LA has not been aggressive in pursuing Jimmy Butler trade with Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 17 hours ago
Timberwolves news: Glen Taylor reacts to Jimmy Butler situation at owners’ meetings
Glen Taylor and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a tough situation now that Jimmy Butler is forcing his way out of town. They have little to no leverage to trade him and this is happening just prior to training camp. Taylor reacted to the situation at the owners’ meetings. To clarify, Taylor will not be in […] The post Timberwolves news: Glen Taylor reacts to Jimmy Butler situation at owners’ meetings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 18 hours ago
Timberwolves news: Wolves owner Glen Taylor says Jimmy Butler is available, teams should call him
At the NBA’s Board of Governors meetings Friday, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said small forward Jimmy Butler is available in trade talks, and that rival teams should call him directly if they want to discuss a potential trade. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves, but head coach/president Tom Thibodeau has been resistant […] The post Timberwolves news: Wolves owner Glen Taylor says Jimmy Butler is available, teams should call him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus 19 hours ago
The Jimmy Butler Saga: Friday Afternoon Update
The insanity continues Seems like it’s time for a new thread, as there have been some more crazy developments in the Jimmy Butler saga today. Woj published a piece this morning reporting that the Wolves not only were rejecting offers for Butler, they weren’t even listening to them, telling teams they had no intention of trading the disgruntled star. Later he updated the piece to suggest that Glen Taylor was more open that Tom Thibodeau to finding a deal, and interested teams saw Taylor as a path to getting something done. Which...what on earth is that about? Last I checked, Glen...
ClutchPoints 19 hours ago
Timberwolves rumors: Increasingly likely Jimmy Butler told management he didn’t want to be there, and they didn’t listen
The Jimmy Butler saga with the Minnesota Timberwolves just keeps getting worse and worse as the days go by. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, it’s increasingly likely Butler told the Timberwolves he didn’t want to be on the team anymore earlier this offseason, and the franchise just didn’t listen. Butler has reportedly requested a […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Increasingly likely Jimmy Butler told management he didn’t want to be there, and they didn’t listen appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 20 hours ago
Timberwolves rumors: Minnesota shut down at least one Jimmy Butler inquiry in July
Predict which direction the Jimmy Butler situation goes at your own risk. Not much is certain around the situation other than the fact that Butler is unhappy. The Minnesota Timberwolves could be hesitant to trade a top player in the league after only one season. The team was quick to shut down a Jimmy Butler inquiry […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Minnesota shut down at least one Jimmy Butler inquiry in July appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dunking with Wolves 21 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves: The Tom Thibodeau Era
When Tom Thibodeau was named the Timberwolves head coach and president of basketball operations on April 21, 2016; I (along with many Wolves fans), was impressed with the organization’s ability to bring in a “big name” head coach. We were all impressed with Tom Thibodeau and what he accomplished with Chicago, and we were overcome […] Minnesota Timberwolves: The Tom Thibodeau Era - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints 22 hours ago
Report: Timberwolves hopeful to unload Gorgui Dieng in Jimmy Butler trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hopeful to unload Gorgui Dieng’s beefy contract in any trade conversations for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Dieng signed a four-year, $64 million extension in 2016, and he still has three years, $48 million left on the deal. The Wolves are likely to take a loss in […] The post Report: Timberwolves hopeful to unload Gorgui Dieng in Jimmy Butler trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blazer's Edge Sep 21, 2018
Timberwolves Reportedly Rebuffing Jimmy Butler Trade Offers
The league is interested, but so far the ‘Wolves are saying no. The Minnesota Timberwolves are not listening to trade offers for All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN cites league sources, reporting that Head Coach Tom Thibodeau “doesn’t want to trade Butler, especially in a scenario that would imperil the franchise’s ability to reach the playoffs for a second straight year”. Butler met with Timberwolves executives earlier this week, causing a stir by requesting a trade. Wojnarowski reported that the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, and New York Knicks...
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2018
Rumor: Timberwolves teammates, execs have same concern about Andrew Wiggins as Stephen Jackson
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly just as concerned about Andrew Wiggins’ lack of heart and disposition to rise to the NBA’s elite, much like former league journeyman Stephen Jackson brought up in a video response to Wiggins and his brother Nick. Michael Grange of SportsNet, who covered the Canadian international through the years, gave a […] The post Rumor: Timberwolves teammates, execs have same concern about Andrew Wiggins as Stephen Jackson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2018
Report: Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor could broker Jimmy Butler trade during owners’ meetings
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor could try and broker a deal for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler during the annual owners’ meetings in New York, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Suitors are reportedly operating under the belief that working through ownership is the way to go in these negotiations. Inquiring teams have been met with resistance from […] The post Report: Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor could broker Jimmy Butler trade during owners’ meetings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Republican Sep 21, 2018
Jimmy Butler trade rumors 2018: Minnesota Timberwolves rebuffing offers, telling teams they plan to keep Butler
The Minnesota Timberwolves are rebuffing offers for Jimmy Butler, per a report.
ClutchPoints Sep 21, 2018
Jamal Crawford reflects on his time with Timberwolves: ‘It just wasn’t a happy environment’
Jamal Crawford’s one-year stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves could be described as miserable. Crawford was unable to see the court as much as he would have liked under coach Tom Thibodeau, a known starter loyalist who plays his stars to the grind. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner had the New Orleans […] The post Jamal Crawford reflects on his time with Timberwolves: ‘It just wasn’t a happy environment’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
