Much like Timberwolves fans I’m sure, I’ve had about enough of Jimmy Butler. We get it dude, you hate MIN and want out immediately. You have a preferred list of destination and want Thibs and ownership to figure this out on YOUR timeline instead of THEIR timeline. Well that’s not how this works. As they should, MIN is going to take their time and bring back the best possible package so that their franchise isn’t left in total shambles. And honestly, that’s the right move. What reason do they have to make this easy for Butler? You asked for a trade and they are granting it, now shut the fuck up and wait. I also find it extremely weak that he wants to sit out until that happens. Last time I checked the team is still going to have to pay him right? Like they don’t get to hold off on paying him, so he needs to sack up and actually play. I don’t want to hear about the potential for an injury or anything like that because frankly he already is coming with injury concerns.

I can understand him wanting to join his new team as soon as possible so he can build chemistry with his new teammates, but if I’m MIN I’m being spiteful as hell. Even if they already have a plan worked out, I would hold out for just a few more days simply to piss Butler off. Given what they paid to get him, I have no problem with the team sticking their middle finger right back at Butler in this regard. He pretty much blew up their entire rebuild plan and for that you should have to pay. Of course MIN is going to start off high in their demands for Butler, why shouldn’t they. You have to first check to see if there are any fringe contending teams that might overextend to bring in a talent like Butler. If not, OK then you revisit and lower your asking price while still not screwing over your franchise.

At the end of the day though, Butler has sort of been a giant baby through this whole thing, so I wouldn’t care how “frustrated” or “angry” he’s getting. This is the life he chose by demanding a trade, so just shut the hell up, show up to a job you may hate just like the rest of us, and eventually Thibs will find a deal that makes sense for everyone involved.

I’m just ready for this drama to be over, because it’s killing my friends who are from MIN and frankly I will not stand for that.