Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler has been at the heart of NBA rumors before Minnesota opens its season in San Antonio on Oct. 17.
Butler has not practiced with the team since training camp opened on Sept. 25, which was a week after he met with coach Tom Thibodeau to request a trade. According to Five Reasons Sports Network, Butler has reportedly made it clear that he wants to be traded out of Minnesota by Friday.
Butler is slated to become a free agent next summer and will make $19.8 million this season. The 29-year-old averaged 22.