Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler (23) watches in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Minneapolis. Butler isn't the first NBA star to ask for a trade, nor will he be the last. But it's far from guaranteed that even if he succeeds in forcing Minnesota into making a move he'll wind up in a place he wants.
Associated PressJimmy Butler is attempting to force himself out of Minnesota after just one season, requesting a trade Tuesday to the Clippers, Nets or Knicks.
Butler averaged 22 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals per game last season, numbers suggesting the great team play and hounding defense he was once known for during his time in Chicago.