Jimmy Butler Officially Traded to Minnesota Timberwovles

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Thibodeau finessed the fuck out of Chicago with that pick. . .

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Jimmy Butler was trying to work his way of Chicago, even reaching out to LeBron James and asking if he should pursue a move to Cleveland.

However, the King surprisingly told the star wing-player to not come to The Land, which led to the Minnesota Timberwolves aggressively completing a trade during tonight’s NBA Draft.

Butler now reunites with former head coach Tom Thibodeau and joins franchise players Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. Unfortunately, the Wolves had to part ways with Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and their 7th pick – sending away Jimmy and pick no. 16. Both former players of Minnesota are coming from major surgeries, which sadly is something Bulls fans are familiar with.

Let us know if you think this gives the Wolves to a playoff spot in 2018.

UPDATE: Butler penned a letter to the city and fans of Chicago after his pending departure to Minnesota on Instagram. He took the time to thank everyone for their support.

Chicago, What can I say?! I truly struggle with the words because you've been so much more than just my home for the last 6 years, you've been my life! You've embraced me like a son and pushed me to get better every day, every season. I can honestly say that I have always been incredibly motivated to succeed; it's just the way I'm built. But I know I owe so much to the person I am now, and to the player that I've become, to you. You always pushed me to never give anything less than my absolute best night in, night out. That's what you expected. That's what you deserved. And, I hope you know that's what I dedicated my life to every time I walked into the facility or stepped on the floor of the United Center. Thank you to the entire Bulls organization and Reinsdorf Family for taking a chance on me in 2011 and for giving me the opportunity to play the sport I love for such a great franchise. I'll never forget the feeling I had when I was drafted and when I played my first minutes. It's an experience that I wouldn't have wanted with any other team and I'm so thankful to you for giving me that opportunity. Chicago, I love you. Thanks for embracing a kid from Tomball like one of your own. On to a new home and a new organization. Thankfully, with some familiar faces! PS… AND PROBABLY MOST IMPORTANT! THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY BEHIND THE ORGANIZATION THAT DO NOT GET THE SHINE THAT THEY DESERVE!! YALL ARE THE REAL ALL-STARS!! – Jimmy G. Buckets (@staceyking21 )

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