Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jimmy Butler say he wants to watch the Bulls this season?
Butler quickly answered that he's excited to watch the Chicago Bulls, but when asked if he'd be rooting for them, he said no and that he just wants to see what they do. The implication is that he wants to see them struggle without him after they traded him away.
Did Jimmy Butler want to be traded from the Bulls?
No, Butler didn't want to get traded. He constantly expressed his love for Chicago, the fans, and gratitude for the organization that drafted him 30th overall in 2011, and he wanted to stay and win in Chicago.
Who else from the Bulls is now with Jimmy Butler in Minnesota?
Taj Gibson and former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau are both now with Butler on the Timberwolves.
How are the Bulls expected to perform this season without Jimmy Butler?
The Bulls are being widely picked to finish with the worst record in the NBA this season. Most people in Chicago aren't excited about the pieces they got in exchange for Butler to start the rebuild.
What happened during Jimmy Butler's Timberwolves media day interview?
When asked about which teams he's excited to watch, Butler immediately said "The Chicago Bulls" but then clarified he won't be rooting for them, saying he just wants to see what they do.