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Butler responds to reports of rift with Rose: 'I don't care whose team it is'

Oct 8, 2015 at 5:16p ET

Oct 8, 2015 at 5:16p ET

There's been a perceived level of drama surrounding the relationship between Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose since the end of last season, but it's all come from observers outside of the organization.

Those on the inside, however, continue to insist that things are just fine.

Butler responded to the latest report that claimed he doesn't respect Rose's work ethic, and maintained that no problems exist between the team's two biggest stars.

Butler: "I don’t understand why everybody wants to find a problem with me and Derrick.