The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> never hesitated to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Edwards</a> with the first overall pick of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft. And why would they? His upside as a scorer was simply off the charts.



His defense, however, raised some doubts. He had the physical tools to become a good defender, with a body and traits that resembled Dwyane Wade’s. But he didn’t look like the kind of guy who was interested in trying.



That’s no longer the case. Edwards isn’t an elite defender by any means, but he’s putting in a lot of work on that end of the floor, and those efforts haven’t gone unnoticed by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> and Team USA coach Steve Kerr.



<h2>Steve Kerr Raves About Anthony Edwards’ Defense</h2>



“We feel like we always have the best defensive guards in the tournament, regardless of whether it’s this year or last year or the year before,” the Warriors coach said.



“This guy [Anthony Edwards] is right up there at the top. The pressure he puts on the ball, the way he stays in front, it really can confuse a defense and take them out of their stuff,” he added.


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Edwards continues to work on his defense, and taking pride in guarding the rivals’ best scorer in this tournament will do wonders for his game. Don’t look now, but he might be next in the long list of NBA superstars.

Steve Kerr makes shocking revelation about Anthony Edwards

Steve Kerr makes shocking revelation about Anthony Edwards - Bolavip US

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There were plenty of expectations about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-pelicans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Orleans Pelicans</a> star Brandon Ingram leading Team USA. He was the most experienced among this roster of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> players, and was supposed to be their go-to guy.



However, the former Los Angeles Lakers forward has looked out of sorts since they started their scrimmages. His shot isn’t falling, and he hasn’t done a lot to help his team.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star Anthony Edwards had to address the situation, but he was still confident in his teammate’s ability to get over the hump sooner rather than later.



<h2>Team USA Needs Brandon Ingram, Says Anthony Edwards</h2>



“He gets paid the big bucks; like, he’s one of the best players in the NBA,” Edwards said per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “He’s a superstar in the league, so he can figure it out on his own, but it’s nothing like somebody staying your ear.”



“They stay in my ear. So, just keep talking to him, ’cause you know, a couple shots might not go his way,” he added. “He might get a couple turnovers and get down. I mean, I get down sometimes because I turn it over or miss a couple shots.”


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Not all NBA players are suited for FIBA basketball, and he wouldn’t be the first to find that out the hard way. Even so, he’s good enough to turn things around; he just needs a couple of lucky bounces to go his way.

Anthony Edwards addresses Brandon Ingram's terrible slump

Anthony Edwards addresses Brandon Ingram's terrible slump - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a> was one of the most influential and inspirational players, not only in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history, but in professional sports as a whole.



Even after retirement, the legendary shooting guard continued to inspire a new generation with his books and his short film. He touched so many lives on and off the court.



That includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star Anthony Edwards, who recently admitted that he always dreamed of playing for Team USA because of Kobe Bryant.



<h2>Anthony Edwards Talks About Kobe’s Influence</h2>



“I just wanted to play in it because Kobe (Bryant) played in it,” Edwards said. “Because Michael Jordan played in it. Vince Carter, when he jumped over buddy, he almost punched Kevin Garnett in the face after he jumped over him.”



“Ordered Kobe 1s when Kobe was talking Spanish to Luis Scola,” Edwards continued. “And Bron was like, ‘Chill Kob.’ Those are the best players, so you gotta do what they do.”


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You can see Kobe’s influence in Edwards’ competitiveness, confidence and determination. His legacy will live on forever, even if he was taken from us way too soon.

Anthony Edwards reveals how Kobe Bryant inspired him to play for Team USA

Anthony Edwards reveals how Kobe Bryant inspired him to play for Team USA - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>has let it be known that he wants to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a> Unfortunately, Pat Riley’s team currently doesn’t have the assets the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> want in return for him.



Under normal circumstances, there will be plenty of teams more than willing to make a run at Lillard. But with Lillard keen on taking his talents to South Beach, this isn’t normal at all.



That’s why NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes Lillard should change his mind and target the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> instead, as he could put together an elite team with Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards.



<h2>Lillard Should Push For A Trade To Minnesota, Says Bill Simmons</h2>



“You wonder if Dame is watching [Minnesota] going ‘You know what? Me for Towns. Just switch us. We have Gobert. We have Edwards. It’s kinda nice,” Simmons said on his podcast.



“Me and Ant together. Maybe that’s a better situation for me than anywhere else. F*ck it, I’m adding [Minnesota] to the list,” the pundit added.


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Of course, this makes perfect sense for both Lillard and the Timberwolves, but the Blazers might not be interested in Karl-Anthony Towns. Moreover, it will take a lot for Lillard to change his mind about his preferred destination.

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could join another Western Conference contender

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could join another Western Conference contender - Bolavip US

Bill Simmons knows that the situation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> is delicate, but the player still has a lot to contribute to any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> team, especially if he lands in a franchise with already established players who need a leader for a dynasty.



However, after so many rumors involving Bill Simmons himself in recent weeks, Lillard’s future is uncertain and things are unlikely to end as some podcasters, analysts, and reporters predict.



Until now, Lillard has been linked with 4-6 franchises, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, who aspire to reach the playoffs again and win the long-awaited title that they have lost twice in a row in two Finals appearances.



<h2>What did Bill Simmons say about Damian Lillard and a probable Big 3?</h2>



According to what Bill Simmons said during one of his podcast episodes, he thinks Lillard should go to Minnesota to join the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves">Timberwolves</a> and form a championship-contending Big 3 alongside Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.



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Damian Lillard has never won an NBA Championship before, but he knows what it’s like to play in the playoffs, with over 61 games started in the postseason since 2014.

NBA: Bill Simmons points where Lillard could form a win-now Big 3

NBA: Bill Simmons points where Lillard could form a win-now Big 3 - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">James Harden</a>&nbsp;has made it loud and clear that he doesn’t want to play for an<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;</a>team that has&nbsp;Daryl Morey&nbsp;ever again. This is yet another of his multiple tactics to force his way out of a team, this time, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



Harden has proven to be unreliable in the playoffs, and his reluctance to honor his contracts could also scare multiple teams away. Add his history of parties and injuries and his steep salary to the list, and&nbsp;trading him could be a problem.



But there could still be some teams interested in acquiring the&nbsp;former&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Houston Rockets&nbsp;</a>star,&nbsp;as he led the league in assists just last season. But which are those teams? Let’s break it down.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Likely Destinations For James Harden</h2>



3. Chicago Bulls:&nbsp;The Chicago Bulls are desperate enough to trade for him, and they reportedly inquired about his availability. He’s not the guy they need by any means, but he could at least get them back to the playoffs.



2. Miami Heat:&nbsp;The Miami Heat have craved another star for years, and it doesn’t seem like the Portland Trail Blazers are willing to give them Damian Lillard. If Pat Riley and Heat Culture can’t fix Harden, then there’s simply nothing to do.



1. Minnesota Timberwolves:&nbsp;The Timberwolves went all-in on Rudy Gobert, so they clearly want to compete and won’t hesitate to pay up to get things done. They need a pass-first kind of guy, and have enough assets to make an appealing offer to pair him with Anthony Edwards.

NBA Rumors: Realistic destinations for James Harden

NBA Rumors: Realistic destinations for James Harden - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Kevin Durant, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> have been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> superstars for quite a while now. But Father Time spares no victim, and it’s not like they’re getting any younger.



Don’t get me wrong; they can all still hoop at an elite level, and they should be a part of the league for years to come still. But their reign will eventually come to an end; that’s a fact.



With that in mind, Curry seems to believe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star Anthony Edwards is next in line. According to a recent interview, he knew he was special from the moment he watched him dominate in his camp.



<h2>Stephen Curry Always Knew Anthony Edwards Would Be A Star</h2>



“Anthony Edwards, for sure,” Curry told Kameron Hay of Complex. “He just had a different demeanor and different competitive presence out there on the court during our camp sessions and even in the showcase game that we had.”



“There were just plays that he made that nobody else really could,” Curry added. “So I think that most people who watched that year would have had a lot of confidence in the fact that he’d be who he wanted to be.”


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Edwards’ career has already gotten off to an incredible star, not only being taken first overall but also getting an All-Star nod and even being invited to Team USA, so Curry wasn’t wrong about him.

Stephen Curry reveals the next NBA superstar - Bolavip US

Stephen Curry reveals the next NBA superstar

Naz Reid has been one of the most consistent players for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves">Timberwolves</a> in the last few years. Minnesota are trying to become a dominant force in the Western Conference with names such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Draymond-Green-agrees-with-Kyle-Anderson-Rudy-Gobert-is-soft-20230411-0007.html">Rudy Gobert</a>.



Last season, Reid was very solid at center averaging almost 12 points and 5 rebounds per game. However, a wrist injury left him out during the final weeks of the schedule and the playoffs. Though Minnesota surpassed the play-in tournament, the Denver Nuggets eliminated them easily in the first round. 


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In the last few weeks, there has been a lot of uncertainty about Reid’s future with the team as he could become a huge free agent in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. The Timberwolves have made a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/new-york-knicks-make-decision-about-derrick-rose-20230624-BUS-17293.html">final decision</a>.



<h2>Naz Reid gets contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves</h2>



Naz Reid will stay with the Timberwolves as he’ll sign a three-year, $42 million contract. It’s a massive move for Minnesota considering the center has been extraordinary with his minutes from the bench.







Even if a shocking event happens, like a trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, Reid’s presence might give the franchise some margin if they want to go in that direction.


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The prospect from LSU is only 24-years and, before the injury, his scoring efficiency in the second half of the 2022-2023 season was almost at the same level as those of stars like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.

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Timberwolves' make big decision which might affect Karl-Anthony Towns

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/karl-anthony-towns-and-2-other-timberwolves-players-named-to-the-all-nba-team-multiple-times-20220524-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karl-Anthony Towns</a> was once known for being one of the most promising big men in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> Now, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> star has pretty much become the butt of the joke online.



Towns has made some blunt takes about him and his career, from saying that he’s the greatest shooting big man ever to saying that he could average 40 if he called his own plays, and even saying that he’s changed the game.



But those weren’t the only borderline-delusional takes he shared in his latest appearance on Patrick Beverley’s podcast. He also said that his team making the playoffs last year was more impressive than the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Denver Nuggets</a> winning the title this year.



<h2>Karl-Anthony Towns Says The Timberwolves Making The Playoffs Was More Impressive Than The Nuggets Winning The NBA Finals</h2>



“I just played them in the playoffs,” Towns said. “They were telling us our plays, ayo they weren’t even talking. Ball just goes right to the area and the person was just randomly right there. I’m like ‘How is this possible?&apos;”



“What’s one of the things that like you see as more special? What was special was what we did in Minnesota,” Towns continued. “Because we had like a month, and then we have training camp, and it was like you better figure it all, and we figure it out right now. If you think about it. They had four years, we got it done in four months.”



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For whatever reason, Towns wants us to believe that upsetting an undermanned Los Angeles Clippers team in a Play-in game was actually more impressive than going 16-4 in the playoffs and winning an NBA championship.



It’s ok to be confident and have an ego if you’re an NBA player; that’s perfectly fine. But someone needs to check on Towns and what he’s eating lately, as he’s going off the rails pretty badly.

Karl-Anthony Towns makes delusional claim about the Nuggets - Bolavip US

Karl-Anthony Towns makes delusional claim about the Nuggets

Winning an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship is one of the toughest things anyone could ever dream of in the sports industry. Of course, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> made it seem easy, but it isn’t.



Luck, coaching, injuries, and even character could take a massive toll on any team’s chances of winning a championship. That’s why it’s so hard to win back-to-backs.



And now that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> have finally joined the list of teams with at least one ring, we’ll talk about those franchises who still haven’t won their very first title.



<h2>NBA Teams With No Rings</h2>



<h2>Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>



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The Oklahoma City Thunder are supposed to be the same franchise as the Seattle Supersonics, who were crowned in 1979. However, the team has yet to win in its new city, and if the league expansion becomes a reality, the Sonics will most likely come back and demand their championship back.



<h2>Brooklyn Nets</h2>



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The Brooklyn Nets were ABA champions, but haven’t been able to find that same success since the merger. Not even having Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden on the same team was enough to get them over the hump, and it might be a very long while before they’re back to championship contention.



<h2>Indiana Pacers </h2>



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Likewise, the Indiana Pacers also won during their days in the ABA, but they haven’t been much of a force since the merger. They were close to knocking Michael Jordan out to make the NBA Finals, but fell short, and then they were swept by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000 edition with an aging Reggie Miller far from his prime. They haven’t reached that stage ever since



<h2>Memphis Grizzlies</h2>



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The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the youngest franchises in the league, so it’s not that surprising to see that they’re ringless. They were a perennial contender during the ‘grit-and-grind’ era, and they’ll be good for years to come with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., but they need to keep developing and be more mature to reach the NBA Finals.



<h2>Charlotte Hornets</h2>



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The Charlotte Hornets were a fun team to watch in the 90s. They had legends like Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, or Alonzo Mourning, but they had to coexist with other powerhouses in the East. Now, owned by Michael Jordan — literally this time — they’ve struggled to be at their best, and they need to put more talent around LaMelo Ball to be a legit playoff team.



<h2>Minnesota Timberwolves</h2>



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Kevin Garnett was one of the greatest two-way forces this league had ever seen. However, the league punished the Minnesota Timberwolves for breaking their financial policy, stripping them of multiple first-round picks. That prevented them from giving Garnett the help he needed to reach the NBA Finals, and the franchise has been a bottom-feeder since he left.



<h2>New Orleans Pelicans</h2>



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The New Orleans Pelicans are another young franchise. They play in a small-market team, and may struggle to retain their top-notch players for long. Also, with Zion Williamson missing more time than most players, it’s hard to envision them being a legit contender at any point in the near future.



<h2>Orlando Magic</h2>



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The Orlando Magic have had two of the greatest, most dominant big men in the history of this game. Both Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard led the team to the NBA Finals at some point in their careers, but they both faced stronger, more experienced teams and couldn’t finish the job. Now, they’re young and rebuilding.



<h2>Phoenix Suns</h2>



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The Phoenix Suns made it to the NBA Finals with an MVP Charles Barkley playing like the best player on Earth not named Michael Jordan. That was until they faced the Chicago Bulls, and His Airness made a statement. Then, nearly 30 years later, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton suffered the same fate at the hands of Giannis Antetokounmpo.



<h2>Los Angeles Clippers</h2>



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The Los Angeles Clippers spent most of their history living on the Los Angeles Lakers shadow and being a not-so-good team. The new ownership has gone to great lengths to put an end to that, but Kawhi Leonard and Paul George never seem to be healthy in the playoffs. They have a nice project going on, though, so they might leave this list sooner than the rest of the teams on it.

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Ringless: NBA teams that have never won a championship

Even though they didn’t go out like they’re used to, the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Golden State Warriors </a>still have a core that’s good enough to pursue an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship. And that will be the case for as long as<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Stephen Curry</a> is there.



But it’s become evident that some of their pieces aren’t a good fit, at least right now. They don’t have enough time to develop their young, promising guys, and that could be a problem.



With that in mind, the Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes they could pursue <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves’</a> Karl-Anthony Towns, who would also welcome a change of scenery.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Warriors Could Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns</h2>



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The Trade: Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and No. 19 pick (can’t be traded until after the draft) to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns



“Towns had a tough season, losing nearly four months to a calf strain and sliding over from center to power forward to accommodate Rudy Gobert. It speaks to Towns’ talent level that he handled all of that and still found his way to 20.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists. (…)



Adding him to Golden State’s motion offense might send it into overdrive. He’s a really good shooter (career 39.5 percent from three), but maybe history’s best shooting big man. He can also keep things moving as a passer or toy with smaller defenders in the post. (…)



As for the Wolves, they might already accept that the Towns-Gobert tandem isn’t the right approach in the modern Association. They could brighten their present by adding Poole’s creation and shot-making, and they could really be in business down the line if Kuminga maxes out his potential and one or both of Patrick Baldwin Jr. and the incoming draft pick hit.”


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Of course, losing young and promising players could hurt the Dubs in the future, but they need to make the most of their championship core while they still can, so it might be worth the risk.

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NBA Rumors: Warriors could land an All-Star in epic blockbuster trade

For years, there’s been a running story about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> beating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a>starters with third-stringers. He became a bit of an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> legend ever since that day.
Butler is one of the most competitive guys in the league, and he was trying to get a new contract. He didn’t exactly get along with one of his co-stars, so he wanted to make a statement.
That was when he was still a rising star and long before he led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> to the NBA Finals. Of course, most people didn’t even know the actual details or whether that legendary performance in practice actually happened or not… Until now.
<h2>Jeff Teagues Details What Happened In That Legendary Jimmy Butler Practice</h2>
So, in a recent appearance at the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague finally revealed how things went down that day. Also, he confirmed the rumors of Butler’s feud with Karl-Anthony Towns:
“So we were at practice one day. Jimmy ain’t come to no workouts. Workouts start in September; we don’t see Jimmy. Nobody’s talking to Jimmy. We ain’t seen, Jimmy. Jimmy’s my guy; that’s my dog,” Teague stars.
“We all think Jimmy about to practice,” continues Teague. “Jimmy ain’t practicing. Jimmy laying over there getting stretched out, getting massaged while we running laps, diving for loose balls. Thibs says we’re going to scrimmage. Jimmy hops up. ‘I’m playing.[Thibs] like, starters: Jeff, Jimmy, Wig, Taj, KAT. Jimmy said, ‘I ain’t playing with them.&apos;”
“Jimmy said, ‘I’m playing with them.’ He picked the Bad News Bears. No offense, but everybody in there, they weren’t going to make the team,” the point guard added.
“Jump the ball. He’s like, ‘I got KAT.’ I was like, ooh s***. Jimmy and KAT ain’t like each other,” Teague revealed. “That’s another part of the story I’ll get to one day. They ain’t like each other. That gets really funny when they don’t like each other. So they jump the ball. We throw it to KAT’s first play. Jimmy steals it. They go down and score. Like, ‘Come on, KAT, post his little ass up, man! He can’t guard you.&apos;”
“Jimmy’s like, ‘F*** outta here! He’s trash!’ Steal the ball again. They go down and score. Jimmy started talking to the GMand everybody in the gym. ‘Y’all better motherf****** pay me! I’m like that!&apos;” Teague continued.
“He’s like, ‘I just beat them with the G-Leaguers. This is your starters?!’ So now I’m laughing, I’m still crying and laughing.But I’m like, he talking about me. I’m one of the starters; I’m like hold up. I’m mad now,” Teague concluded.
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That’s Jimmy ‘G’ Buckets 101 right there. He’ll talk a lot of trash, but you better believe he’ll back it up. However, it was clear from that point on that he wasn’t going to be a part of that team for much longer.

Former Timberwolves player details the legendary Jimmy Butler practice story

Former Timberwolves player details the legendary Jimmy Butler practice story - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Postseason-When-do-the-playoffs-start-in-2023-20230329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Playoffs</a> are finally here after a long season. It was a thrilling ending in the regular part, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2023-NBA-playoffs-What-happens-if-the-Timberwolves-lose-to-the-Lakers-in-the-Play-In-20230410-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> fighting for a spot until the last minute against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Watch-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-vs-New-Orleans-Pelicans-online-free-in-the-US-TV-Channel-and-Live-Streaming-20230411-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Orleans Pelicans</a>. After that game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Shaq-gets-real-on-Rudy-Goberts-performance-20221204-0056.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rudy Gobert</a> was on every headline for an unfortunate incident. This situation gave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Charles-Barkley-explains-why-LeBron-James-will-never-be-the-GOAT-over-Michael-Jordan-20230403-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Barkley</a> the chance to do a hilarious impression.
Minnesota ended up winning 113-108 and clinching the eighth place in the Western Conference. They are now facing<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-points-out-the-reason-for-his-outstanding-longevity-20230409-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2023-NBA-playoffs-What-happens-if-the-Lakers-lose-to-the-Timberwolves-in-the-Play-In-20230410-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in the play-in, although the team was in the news for an alteration between teammates. 
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It was a timeout in the second quarter when the center had a discussion with Kyle Anderson. Gobert heard something from Anderson he didn’t like and punched him in the chest, forcing other player to intervene. The franchise even sent the French home early. That whole thing created the opportunity for a funny television moment.
<h2>Charles Barkley mocks Rudy Gobert</h2>
Barkley had a great NBA career that included receiving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Jokic-Embiid-or-Giannis-Stephen-Curry-predicts-next-NBA-MVP-winner-20230403-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MVP</a> award for his performances in the 1992-1993 season. But in the last couple of years he also became an icon for his comments working on TV. This time he gave his take on Gobert’s incident with Anderson, and then provided a hilarious impression of the French center.
The former NBA star got close to Kenny Smith and slapped him in the back to the surprise of everybody. “I’m Rudy Gobert”, he said causing the laughter of the panel. He also shared his thoughts on Gobert’s attitude: “You can’t hit somebody and run backwards”. Watch the full video of the interaction, via @NBAonTNT.
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Charles Barkley talks about Rudy Gobert’s incident, does hilarious impression of the center

Charles Barkley talks about Rudy Gobert’s incident, does hilarious impression of the center - Bolavip US

You never get bored if you’re an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-2023-How-long-is-halftime-20230329-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> fan. This week, everybody’s talking about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Shaq-gets-real-on-Rudy-Goberts-performance-20221204-0056.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rudy Gobert</a> throwing a punch at Kyle Anderson mid-game, an incident that ended with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2023-NBA-playoffs-What-happens-if-the-Timberwolves-lose-to-the-Lakers-in-the-Play-In-20230410-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> sending him back home.
It’s not every day that two teammates get physical, let alone in the middle of a game. But Draymond Green sure knows one thing or two about that from his incident with Jordan Poole earlier in the season.
That’s why the four-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-breaks-the-silence-on-his-finals-mvp-snub-20221123-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA champion</a> took some time to address Gobert’s situation. And while he gave him credit for standing up for himself, he also admitted that most people think he’s soft.
<h2>Draymond Green Calls Rudy Gobert Soft</h2>
“There are some words that as a man you just don’t say to me,” Green said on his podcast. “The choice word that is the bi**h word, Kyle Anderson used it towards Rudy Gobert. You have to be ready for what comes with that. You’re not just allowed to disrespect guys and say what you want to say.”
“Kyle Anderson uttered words to Rudy Gobert that a lot of people think,” Green continued.“I personally think Rudy Gobert is on the softer side myself but he gained a little respect from me. He stood up for himself, I have never seen the guy stand up for himself.”

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<h2>Gobert Apologizes For Punching Kyle Anderson</h2>
Soft or not, the French big man took to Twitter to address the situation and apologize to the fans and Anderson. Even so, the team suspended him for their must-win Play-in game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans:
“Emotions got the best of me today. I should not have reacted the way I did regardless of what was said. I wanna apologize to the fans, the organization and particularly to Kyle, who is someone that I truly love and respect as a teammate,” Gobert tweeted.
Rudy Gobert has already gotten into way too many people’s faces, and he’s making a superstar-kind of money. So, he should know better by now, and let’s just hope we don’t hear his name tangled up in any more incidents like this one.

Draymond Green agrees with Kyle Anderson: 'Rudy Gobert is soft'

Draymond Green agrees with Kyle Anderson: 'Rudy Gobert is soft' - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-2023-How-long-is-halftime-20230329-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> sort of expanded the playoff field by including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/whats-the-difference-between-the-nba-play-in-tournament-and-the-playoffs-20220406-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Play-in tournament</a>. But the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Darvin-Ham-reveals-what-the-new-players-will-bring-to-the-Lakers-lineup-20230210-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Western Conference</a> features arguably the best players in the league, so that might not be enough for some teams.
We’re talking about LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, and many more. So making a splash out of the West might not be as easy as some try and make it sound.
With that in mind, we already know that three teams aren’t going to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Postseason-When-do-the-playoffs-start-in-2023-20230329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">make the cut</a> this season. They still have a shot, mathematically, but we wouldn’t get our hopes up if we were one of their fans.
<h2>NBA Playoffs 2023: 3 Western Teams That Won’t Make The Playoffs</h2>
<h3>3. Oklahoma City Thunder</h3>
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will be a huge threat sooner rather than later. They’re way ahead of schedule, and some of their young players have turned out to be much better than early advertised.
But they’ve run out of gas, as most young teams tend to do. They peaked already and won’t have enough left in the tank to make a late run. They should be very proud of themselves for this season, though.
<h3>2. Minnesota Timberwolves</h3>
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The Minnesota Timberwolves were as disappointing as they were inconsistent. They showed glimpses of greatness from time to time, just to suffer some embarrassing losses to lesser teams every now and then.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ return to the lineup didn’t do a lot to help. If anything, it seems like it messed up with their rhythm. They don’t seem to have that competitive fire and desire to win within them.
<h3>1. Dallas Mavericks</h3>
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The Dallas Mavericks got a lot worse when Kyrie Irving arrived. He may not be to blame, but it was clear as day that he wasn’t the kind of player they needed right now, and we’re talking solely from a basketball standpoint.
The Mavs still have a chance to make the playoffs, but the team is reportedly considering shutting Kyrie and Luka Doncic down for the seasonas they look to improve their chances of getting a top-10 pick.

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Timberwolves and Western Conference teams that won't make the playoffs - Bolavip US

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