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Sources: Jimmy Butler Uncertain Of Playing With Andrew Wiggins

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Updated 2 years ago on October 15, 2021 • 1 min read

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Sources familiar with the situation told Sporting News that [Jimmy]Butler is uncertain about playing with Wiggins — Butler had problems last season with Wiggins, his work ethic and his approach on the defensive end of the floor. Thibodeau has had similar problems with Wiggins in the past, too, and he had some hope that bringing a tough-minded veteran like Butler into the locker room would spur Wiggins to improve. It didn’t.

The security of a contract extension would be welcome for Butler. But the Wolves are locked into Wiggins for five years, starting next season. If Butler signs on to stay in Minnesota, he could be locking himself into playing with Wiggins for the foreseeable future. That’s risky from Butler’s perspective.

Source: Sean Deveney of Sporting News

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