Jimmy Butler held a players-only meeting with his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates on Thursday, a day after he reported to the team for a first, contentious practice.
Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler called a players-only meeting today, airing his feelings toward situation and management, per league sources. Butler expressed to players he would compete with them, as signs pointing to him staying with the franchise into the regular season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 11, 2018
Butler said in Wednesday’s interview with ESPN that the source of his discontent is what he sees as the team’s lack of a commitment to winning.
Jimmy Butler’s Interview With Rachel Nichols https://t.co/SORKJ49qUl
— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) October 11, 2018
According to Shams Charania:
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.
You can find out all the latest on Jimmy and the Timberwolves below:
Here's the latest from @ShamsCharania on Jimmy Butler's players-only meeting and what it means for the start of the #Timberwolves season. pic.twitter.com/kr2e9oz97Q
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 11, 2018
Looks like the drama’s going to continue into the near future in Minnesota.
