Earlier today, Jimmy Butler shocked the NBA world when it was revealed that he had requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
It’s been known for some time that Butler had issues with his younger teammates Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
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Sources familiar with the situation told Sporting News that Butler is uncertain about playing with Wiggins — Butler had problems last season with Wiggins, his work ethic and his approach on the defensive end of the floor. Thibodeau has had similar problems with Wiggins in the past, too, and he had some hope that bringing a tough-minded veteran like Butler into the locker room would spur Wiggins to improve. It didn’t.
After Butler’s trade request went viral, Andrew Wiggins brother, Nick, posted this tweet taking a shot at Butler.
Butler then referenced Nick’s “hallelujah” tweet in an Instagram story and wants Nick to “keep that same energy”.
The NBA season is still months away but the drama is back.