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.
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.