Jimmy to the Knicks?

[IWB]

Jimmy Butler to the Knicks?

https://www.metro.us/sports/jimmy-bu...a-courtney-lee

[CaribouJim]

Jimmy has been living a drama filled life the last 2-3 seasons. Surprised to see that he and Tibs have had what it seems like a falling out.

[Markedman]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/09/...sts-trade.html

[CaribouJim]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/09/...sts-trade.html

I misinterpreted the situation with Jimmy and the T-Wolves - sounds like JB and Tibs are fine, but more contractual and larger market based, but I do think there is credence to the Townes and Wiggins not warming up to Jimmy and vice versa. Too bad - on paper they are more than solid, although I think Wiggins has regressed a bit after a pretty impressive start to his NBA career.

[Goose85]

Not sure about the Clippers, but if Jimmy can get Kyrie Irving to eventually join him in going to the Knicks, they along with Porzingis would make a pretty good team in the East.

[CaribouJim]

Here is more stuff: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/9/19/1...-anthony-towns

Doling out the blame...

[Markedman]

http://amicohoops.net/opposing-gm-i-...s-star-butler/

[CaribouJim]

http://amicohoops.net/opposing-gm-i-...s-star-butler/

“He’s been a huge hassle for everyone I’ve talked to with both (the Bulls and Timberwolves),” the GM said. “I don’t care where they trade him. He’s still going to be there. Changing uniforms isn’t going to change Jimmy Butler. He needs to change himself. I wouldn’t take that risk. For Jimmy, it’s always all about Jimmy. Forget that, man.”

OUCH!

[Goose85]

“He’s been a huge hassle for everyone I’ve talked to with both (the Bulls and Timberwolves),” the GM said. “I don’t care where they trade him. He’s still going to be there. Changing uniforms isn’t going to change Jimmy Butler. He needs to change himself. I wouldn’t take that risk. For Jimmy, it’s always all about Jimmy. Forget that, man.”

OUCH!

Not very nice things to say about Butler. Money and fame can change people. He still works hard, expects others to work hard, but it sounds like in doing so he does a pretty good job of alienating his teammates.

Some quotes that don't sound like the same guy that was playing here at MU.

“He didn’t want to play in Chicago, he doesn’t want to play in Minnesota,” the opposing GM said. “Does he actually even want to play? Or does he just have people kiss his ass and receive a big paycheck?

“Look, there is no doubt Jimmy is extremely talented. He can help you win games. He gets after it on defense. But he’s not proven to be a team player. It’s one thing to put up numbers. How about having your teammates’ back and being a leader? He doesn’t do those things. I doubt he ever will.

[TheSultan]

“He didn’t want to play in Chicago, he doesn’t want to play in Minnesota,” the opposing GM said. “Does he actually even want to play? Or does he just have people kiss his ass and receive a big paycheck?

Does he even want to play? He's been in the league seven years. He's been top ten in MPG five of those seven.