The idea that they won't trade assets now if they can sign him this summer is a ploy from the Knicks. Has nothing to do with how the Wolves are approaching this. I'm saying that the Knicks are alone in this idea. The rest of these teams will pursue a trade, it's a ploy to drive down his value because they can "just sign him this summer." Just so happens the Knicks are on the Wolves list, and this is how they've responded.
I don’t doubt Butler genuinely would like to go to Brooklyn, New York or Los Angeles. The issue is that the Rockets and likely a couple of other teams are willing to deal for him being a possible rental. Butler has said Thibs is the only coach that expected greatness from him, expected hard work and also practiced what he preached. So it is unlikely that he is trying to screw Thibs.
a radio host in Minny said Butler refuses to show up to training camp for the Wolves...thank God we got stars like Harden and CP3 who aren’t about this type of drama
I mean, I completely agree with your remarks about Butler's relationship with Thibs. That's why I said my first guess for any release of a list would be one that helps. This list doesn't help Thibs, and Woj agrees. He doesn't *have to* release a list. Hell, I contend that players who release any list to the media (agent probably did this) is never meant to help the GM. That's why I said this is borderline contentious, evidence that the mtg went poorly. Wasn't truly saying he's out to screw Thibs, rather just to juxtapose against my first impression of the purpose of his agent releasing a list, to make the point that the mtg must have not gone well.
What if we trade for Butler tho Then we will have stars who aren't about this type of drama along with one who is
Attacking a city and a team of another sport because somebody doesn't like Butler's game or attitude? OK.
you have yourself to thank for that. you're the one who put his name out there as the best example you could think of
I’m about ready to call it a wrap on any Butler to Houston dreams Why does it seem like no star is even really thinking about us even tho we have Harden and CP3, are a title contender, and have a good organization and player friendly coach? hopefully Morey can pull off an OKC-PG move *sigh*
They have the assets and would want him, but I think for this trade to get done you have to be on his list OR have a shot at lifting the title this season. IMO he doesn't do that for the Bucks. Maker Giannis Middleton Butler Bledsoe Would be a hell of a defensive line up if Maker has learned anything.
Well, glad that ship has sailed away already. Hey, did y'all hear we added a 3rd star this off-season in Carmelo Anthony!! He can hit at least 2-15 3's when it counts! We got a Finals appearance on LOCK!!
I thing T for 3 makes a good point- you can't trust any public statements by teams. Elite talent is hard to come by. If the opportunity arises, few teams would write off the chance to obtain such a player. I would say there is more to consider for a team like the Rockets trading for Butler than most. We can win a title without him.
if I were the Knicks, I would trade for Jimmy Butler now and then use him and Porzingis to entice Kyrie to sign in free agency
This isn't clear. A listener posted that's what he heard him say, but the host has not posted any such thing on his twitter. This still might be a case of the Internets posting what they thought they heard. If a Minny sports radio host really sourced "Butler is refusing to show up at camp," then I think we'd get more than just one poster on Reddit verifying that.