NBA: 5 biggest storylines of opening week for the 2018-19 season

By Alan Mena | Oct 16, 2018

CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: From left Jayson Tatum #0, Jaylen Brown #7, Kyrie Irving #11, Gordon Hayward #20 and Al Horford #42 pose together for a photo during Boston Celtics Media Day on September 24, 2018 in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 30: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2017 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

The Jimmy Butler Drama

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News broke out last week of Jimmy Butler reporting to his first practice and challenging players and management.

His most critical statement was to the Wolves GM Scott Layden:

"“You f—ing need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.”"

Butler’s discontent with the Minnesota Timberwolves was made known in late September and there were trade talks with the Miami Heat that failed.

Now that Butler won’t be traded just yet, the Wolves will have to try and mend their issues for the time being and put themselves in a position to contend.

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Overall, this year is set to be one of the most exciting seasons yet because of free agency, trades, and drama that occurred throughout the course of the offseason.

The Western Conference playoff seedings will be decided once again during the final weeks of the season while the Eastern Conference slowly improves each year.

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