Jimmy Butler says he’s not a distraction, may miss one of next two games

After winning a couple of games in a row and feeling better about themselves, the Timberwolves ran headfirst into the brick wall that is the Golden State Warriors Friday night. The reality of its off-the-court distraction also returned after the game — the talk was back to "all Jimmy Butler radio." With his trade demand hanging out there, Butler status — and how it impacts the team this season and going forward — is the focus of all the attention around the Timberwolves. Just don't tell Butler he's a distraction, especially after he sat out a game, officially for "general soreness" although pretty much everyone around the league thinks it was about sending a message.