Jimmy Butler's Latest Move Could Lead to an 'Extended Absence'
By Bobby Burack
Jimmy Butler is still in Minnesota and reportedly is taking the next step to get out by sitting out:
Jimmy Butler is taking next step in six-week-long process aimed at getting the All-Star out of Minnesota by sitting tonight against Utah, and could lead to extended absence for Butler, league sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2018
Butler started contemplating not playing tonight on Tuesday, and the final decision was made Wednesday morning, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. Timberwolves termed it "general soreness and precautionary rest,” but Butler informed Tom Thibodeau of his decision.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2018
Last week it was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski the Rockets were offering four first round picks for the All-Star in a deal that was rejected by Minnesota.
With the latest round of Butler drama, you have to think the Timberwolves will get more aggressive with teams like the Heat and 76ers.
UPDATE: According to Article XI, Section 3:
Article XI, Section 3 of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement covers players withholding services pic.twitter.com/sir4ScigWJ
— Sean Highkin (@highkin) October 31, 2018