Jimmy Butler Timberwolves Rift Started After Playoff Loss to Rockets

Jimmy Butler, Timberwolves Rift Started After Playoff Loss to Rockets

As it stands, Minnesota Timberwolves Safety Jimmy Butler seemingly wants out of the Twin Cities for months.

Jimmy Butler formally requested a trade last week, and he’s been clashing with his teammates. Read on…

CelebNSports247.com has learned via BleacherReport that Butler reportedly clashed with his teammates, including Karl-Anthony Towns.

Not only that the younger players’ “nonchalant attitudes” have rubbed Jimmy Butler the wrong way.

Now, the 29-year-old can be a free agent after this season if he declines his $19.8 million player option.

But will that be the case or will he be traded as he demands?

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports:

The warning signs began after the T-Wolves’ first-round loss to the Houston Rockets. Rather than fly with the team back to Minnesota, he instead went to Los Angeles. He also refused to complete a medical exam that is usually part of exit interviews.

Meanwhile, ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, Minnesota owner Glen Taylor wants Butler gone within “the next several days.”

It appears Butler will be getting his trade wish sooner than he thinks, but that is good for everyone.

Where will Jimmy go?

One thought is the four-time All-Star is the Toronto Raptors, but they’re considered a serious dark horse.

It is also said that Kyle Lowry is reportedly unhappy with the team after they traded away his best friend, DeMar DeRozan. So Lowry for Butler may be a possible trade for the Raptors.

SBNation writer Kristian Winfield reports:

Kyle Lowry says he hasn’t spoken to Kawhi outside of a few moments they spoke to each other earlier today. Says they have a full season and training camp to get to know each other. Also says he hasn’t spoken to Nick Nurse since he got the job.

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