Butler 'focused in on today,' not T-Wolves' opener (0:54)
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1-4, 5th in Northwest
Wolves expect Butler to play in season opener
Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau said Sunday that guard Jimmy Butler practiced with the team and is expected to play in its opener on Wednesday.
A timeline of the Butler-T-Wolves dramatics (1:23)
Towns knows Wolves are riding a bad wave into regular season (1:36)
Towns: Wolves' preseason woes 'unacceptable'
The Wolves capped an eventful week Friday night with a lackluster 143-121 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason finale, a performance that Karl-Anthony Towns called "unacceptable."
KAT gives short answers to Butler questions (1:11)
Herring: 'Not sure if it makes sense' for Butler to come back (1:27)
Timeline of Jimmy Butler's Timberwolves' drama (1:24)
Brian Windhorst Joins
Doug Kezirian discusses NBA season win totals with NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and professional bettor Preston Johnson. They participate in a "fantasy draft" and choose over or under for all 30 teams.
OKC's George sides with Butler, calls point 'valid'
OKC star Paul George says he has spoken with Jimmy Butler and that he's "all for" what the All-Star guard is trying to do in Minnesota.
Pippen agrees with Garnett's take on Butler-Wolves saga (1:20)
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Paul George says he's talked to Jimmy Butler about what's going on in Minnesota: "Jimmy has a very valid point. I'm on Jimmy's side."
Garnett: Butler, Wolves both a 'little delusional'
Kevin Garnett told The Athletic he hopes the Timberwolves can "get through this rough patch and everybody can get on the same [page] and figure it out," but he sees flaws in disgruntled star Jimmy Butler's approach in requesting a trade.
Jeff Van Gundy Joins
Zach talks to Jeff Van Gundy about the Jimmy Butler situation, and the big questions for the 2018-19 NBA season.
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Welcome to a new NBA season full of new looks, new courts and the full force of LockerVision.
Butler not with Wolves for final preseason game
Jimmy Butler was not with the Timberwolves in Milwaukee on Friday as they prepared for their final game of the NBA preseason.
Is Jimmy Butler Taking Over The T'Wolves?
Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Jimmy Butler calling a "players only" meeting after practice was canceled and question if this is a hostile takeover. Plus, debate if this is a must-win for the Giants or the Eagles and Steve Young Joins on his birthday.
Butler meets with players after training tirade
Jimmy Butler held a players-only meeting with his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates on Thursday, a day after he reported to the team for a contentious practice.
Are We Talking About Practice?
Bomani & Pablo react to the Timberwolves canceling today's practice following yesterday's Jimmy Butler chaos, Hue Jackson's statement about bandwagon Browns fans, debate if the Giants or Eagles need a win tonight on TNF and much more.
How Butler's teammates should react to drama (1:42)
How Jimmy Butler's teammates should respond (2:12)
Timberwolves cancel practice a day after Butler interview (1:31)
Stephen A.: Laughing teammates proved Butler's urge to leave (1:22)
Jimmy Butler on what has gone wrong with Timberwolves
The disgruntled Timberwolves star sat down with Rachel Nichols to discuss his emotional return to practice and what the future holds for him and Minnesota.
Taj Gibson, Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves Taj Gibson joins Waddle and Silvy. He tells them what happened at practice today with Jimmy Butler, and what he thinks the future holds for the team.
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2018-19 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W5 |
| Denver | 4 | 1 | .800 | 1 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Portland | 3 | 2 | .600 | 2 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 4 | .200 | 4 | L4 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game109.58th
Rebounds Per Game42.024th
Assists Per Game22.718th
Points Allowed107.317th
2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Josh Okogie | SG | Georgia Tech |
| 2(18) | Keita Bates-Diop | SF | Ohio State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 66 | .195 |