Wolves Rest Butler For Dallas Trip, 2nd Game Of Back-To-Back

Disgruntled guard Jimmy Butler is skipping the second game of Minnesota's first back-to-back of the season, staying home to rest while the team traveled to Dallas. Coach Tom Thibodeau said the decision was made to rest Butler on Saturday night after the pair visited following his 33-point outing in a 131-123 win over Cleveland in the Timberwolves' home opener. Minnesota was playing in the Mavericks' first home game.

• Oct 20, 2018

Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler Booed In Home Game Against Cavs

When the news of Butler's trade request broke exactly one month ago, the likelihood of him suiting up in the home opener was low.

• Oct 19, 2018

Jimmy Butler Scores 23 In Wolves Loss To Spurs

DeMar DeRozan had 28 points in his San Antonio debut, LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Spurs overcame a 23-point performance by Minnesota's Jimmy Butler in a 112-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night in a matchup of teams coming off a tumultuous offseason.

• Oct 17, 2018

Butler To Join Wolves At San Antonio Despite Trade Request

Jimmy Butler has only participated in four days of on-court workouts with the team, starting with his raucous appearance a week ago.

• Oct 16, 2018

Report: Jimmy Butler Practices, Expected To Play Wednesday Night

According to reports, Butler practiced with the Timberwolves on Sunday. Coach Tom Thibodeau said he's expected to play in Wednesday's season opener.

• Oct 14, 2018

Butler Absent From Wolves 143-121 Exhibition Loss To Bucks

Jimmy Butler was absent as the Timberwolves wrapped up their preseason with a 143-121 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Butler has demanded a trade but returned to practice with the team Wednesday, a session that included him verbally challenging teammates and coaches. He was not with the team at Friday's shootaround in Milwaukee.

• Oct 13, 2018

Report: Jimmy Butler Indicates He'll Start Season With Timberwolves

Jimmy Butler held a players-only meeting on Thursday and told his teammates he would compete with them.

• Oct 11, 2018

Wolves Aim For Return To Playoffs Despite Butler Drama

Jimmy Butler or not, the Timberwolves are built now and for the future around center Karl-Anthony Towns.

• Oct 10, 2018

Jimmy Butler To ESPN: I Was 'Brutally Honest' With Wolves

Jimmy Butler is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his first practice of the season had fireworks.

• Oct 10, 2018

Timberwolves Preparing For Season, With Or Without Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler is reportedly back in Minnesota as the Timberwolves get ready to begin the regular season, but his status with the team hasn't changed.

• Oct 9, 2018

Timberwolves March On Despite Butler Drama

Jimmy Butler may or may not be traded before Minnesota opens the season on Oct. 17 at San Antonio.

• Oct 7, 2018

With Butler Trade Looming, Wolves Head West For Bonding

The Timberwolves will be out of town for seven days, a prime time for bonding.

• Sep 27, 2018

Jimmy Butler Rumored To Prefer Miami As Trade Destination

The Jimmy Butler trade saga continues with whispers about the shooting guard potentially relocating to Miami.

• Sep 26, 2018

Thibodeau: Wolves Will Deal Butler If Offer Is 'Good For Us'

The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking trade offers for four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler.

• Sep 24, 2018

Wolves Finalize Training Camp Roster With Johnson-Odom & Stark Signings

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized their training camp roster with two signings.

• Sep 24, 2018

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