Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 ways to increase Jimmy Butler’s trade value

Minimize the drama

There’s no doubt that a few teams were turned off by some of Butler’s antics. No matter how you view the situation, some of this drama is silly and driven by Jimmy Buckets (who isn’t always about his buckets). There are a copious amount of reports detailing what Butler has said or done over the past few months that it’s difficult to tell what’s true and what’s fabricated.

The reported players meeting called by Butler was soon denied by a few players and staff members.

Again, who knows what actually happened – but I’m assuming we side with Jeff Teague’s side of the story.

Glen Taylor met with Butler in hopes that he can eliminate any drama and continue to be a good teammate till a trade happens. So far, that has actually happened and it’s been a little surprising.

The players are passing to each other and there hasn’t been any fights or drama in this small sample size. If the Wolves can continue to minimize any drama, then Butler will increase his trade value.

A team will not want to ruin their youth or potential championship caliber roster by trading for a head-case. Butler has been known to run into trouble with other players and staff. He did it in Chicago and in Minnesota.

Whether it’s coming into practice late and beating the starters with the third-stringers or yelling towards the sideline at the staff, Butler will need to understand that the more he creates tension, the less a team will want to trade for him. He’s a good player but the antics will need to go.

If Butler can’t remain happy in Minnesota with Thibodeau, then who will make him happy? That’s a question that remains to be seen.

Our last one is a little out of everyone’s hands and is all up to Jimmy Butler.