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To add to reporting by @theathletic, 2 sources tell @5ReasonsSports that Jimmy Butler made it clear in latest meeting with Wolves brass that he wants a deal done by Friday.
There have been artificial deadlines in this thing, for sure. But he and Towns are not fixable.
— Five Reasons Sports ššā¾ļøšā½ļø (@5ReasonsSports) October 9, 2018
One of the reasons he and KAT aren’t fixable is not just because on the court but off the court. Even though KAT denied it, there was definitely some hurt feelings that Butler might have communicated with Kat’s ex-girlfriend.
Butler has no leverage, beyond making everyone’s life miserable. He is going to show up for work if he isn’t traded, but it will just be an uncomfortable work environment.
His preferred destination is the HEAT, but the Rockets owner chimed in and probably will catch a tampering charge.
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta on the prospect of treading for Jimmy Butler: pic.twitter.com/m7vZJAlLOX
— Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) October 9, 2018
If you are just interested in seeing KAT’s ex-girlfriend flip the pages.