The NBA sector of the internet was in a frenzy Friday afternoon when Darren Wolfson reported that, according to Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, Jimmy Butler has turned down a four-year, $110 million max contract extension offer from the Timberwolves.
#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
The offer was the best the Wolves could do at this point in time, signaling to Butler that they are willing to offer him max dollars next offseason as well.