Jimmy Butler has informed the Timberwolves that he will not be available for on-court activities at the beginning of training camp, according to Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic. In addition, Butler will reportedly be allowed to miss media day on Monday.
Jimmy Butler has been granted permission to not participate in Timberwolves media day on Monday, league sources tell me and @ShamsCharania.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) September 22, 2018
The Timberwolves have also been made aware that Jimmy Butler will not be available for on-court activities at the outset of training camp, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) September 22, 2018
The All-Star wing requested to be traded away from Minnesota earlier this week, giving the organization a list of the three teams (Knicks, Nets, Clippers) he would be willing to sign an extension with.
