GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - It’s a team that has had its share of issues over the years, but this one ranks up there.
Jimmy Butler has demanded a trade from the Timberwolves.
The elite NBA superstar has played one season with the team and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance in 14 seasons, but now, after meeting with head coach and President of Basketball Operations Tom Thibodeau Tuesday, Butler makes it clear he wants to be traded immediately, with training camp starting next week.
Jon Krawczynski, a sports writer for The Athletic was the first to break the story.
Perk caught up with him to discuss the details of the debacle.