News of Jimmy Butler getting heated with teammates, coaches and even GM Scott Layden at a Timberwolves practice went viral Wednesday, Butler later telling ESPN's Rachel Nichols things in Minnesota are still "not fixed."
All-Star Jimmy Butler participated in Minnesota's practice, a session that included him verbally challenging teammates, coaches and front office, league sources told ESPN. Butler was vociferous and emotional at times, targeting Thibodeau/Layden/Towns/Wiggins. Story soon on ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 10, 2018
At one point in a scrimmage, sources said, Butler turned to GM Scott Layden and screamed, "You (bleeping) need me. You can't win without me." Butler left teammates and coaches largely speechless. He dominated the gym in every way. Jimmy's back.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 10, 2018After a dramatic return to practice with the Timberwolves in which he targeted his teammates, coach and GM, Jimmy Butler explained his actions to @Rachel__Nichols. pic.twitter.com/08wEOv1MjV
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 11, 2018If that is indeed the case, The Junkies wondered Thursday, should the Wizards make a push to bring him to D.C.?
JP: Would you give up Otto and a first-round pick for Jimmy Butler?
EB: Oh yeah. I would probably give up any of our guys.
Bish: Well, you'd have to get him signed.
JP: Sure.
EB: I'd probably give up any of our guys.
"I love the guy. I'd love to have that dude on our team," EB also said after seeing Butler's interview . "I just bought his passion for basketball. I bought what he was selling."
Having watched that sit down w/ Jimmy Butler & Rachel Nichols I gotta say I came off liking him. He surprised me. Love that dude's passion.
— Eric Bickel (@EBJunkies) October 10, 2018Butler is a four-time All-Star who would immediately upgrade the Wizards' starting five. But the questions remain: how much would you have to give up to get him, and can you convince him to stay in Washington long-term?
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