The quiet case of tension between Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves has now began to boil over. According to a report from Darren Wolfson of ESPN, Butler has turned down a massive contract extension that would keep Butler in the Twin Cities for another four years.
#Twolves All-Star Jimmy Butler has officially turned down the Wolves' 4-year, $110M range extension offer, per owner Glen Taylor. Full interview posting soon, which includes stuff on KAT extension talks, Thibs, filling out the roster, and #LosLynx.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 13, 2018
Just a couple of weeks ago, it was reported that Butler was fed up with the Wolves, especially their younger players.