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‘Motherf-ker': The reason why Jimmy Butler trade talks imploded
4 monthes ago - By New York Post
Just as trade talks between the Timberwolves and Heat broke down, Pat Riley had some parting words for Tom Thibodeau. The Heat president reportedly called Thibodeau a “motherf-ker” and hung up the phone after the Timberwolves coach/team president tried changing the deal in the 11th hour, according to ESPN's Jorge Sedano. According to Sedano, who...
Read more ...Reporter blames Jimmy Butler's demands on friendship with Mark Wahlberg
4 monthes ago - By Yardbarke
It would not be a great leap to say that the antics displayed by Jimmy Butler at Minnesota Timberwolves practice on Wednesday were those of an egomaniac, but you may have a tough time arguing that Mark Wahlberg had anything to do with it. Believe it or not, one reporter isn't ruling that out. Butler and Wahlberg struck up a friendship several years ago when Butler was still with the Chicago Bulls, and it has been said before that the star swingman has come to adore the Hollywood lifestyle. That's true of plenty of professional athletes, but Patrick Reusse of the Star Tribune wrote this...
Read more ...Pat Riley reportedly called Tom Thibodeau a “m-- f--” after Jimmy Butler trade fell apart
4 monthes ago - By ProBasketballTalk
Riley is frustrated and you can't blame him.
Read more ...Jimmy Butler Held Players-Only Meeting With T-Wolves Teammates
4 monthes ago - By SLAMonline
Jimmy Butler called a players-only meeting Thursday following his memorable and jaw-dropping return to practice a day before.
Butler told his Timberwolves teammates that his problems are largely with Minnesota's front office, which has yet to fulfill his trade demand.
Sources on TheAthleticNBA WatchStadium : Several players spoke up in players-only meeting, but Butler led it, made known his issues with management. His message was similar to one he displayed Wednesday: I run this. He's far too competitive to sit real games.
- Shams Charania October 11, 2018
The T-Wolves called off practice...
Read more ...Report: Jimmy Butler told Timberwolves to trade him by Friday
4 monthes ago - By Yahoo Sports
Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler reiterated his trade request Monday.
He also apparently set a deadline for Minnesota to move him.
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