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Jimmy Butler on Derrick Rose: ‘I don’t think we have any issues’

Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose are going to be teammates with the Chicago Bulls for at least two more seasons. Does that mean they will be become best friends during that time? No, but no one said they need to.

In an interview with Rolling Stone’s Seerat Sohi, Butler was asked about the recent report that claimed there there is tension between him and Rose. The 25-year-old downplayed it, although he didn’t exactly issue a firm denial.

“I don’t think we have any issues. I think we’re fine,” Butler said. “I think we’re two basketball players that want to win games.