OKLAHOMA CITY -- Paul George, no stranger to uncomfortable situations with NBA management, said on Friday he's spoken with Jimmy Butler about what's happening in Minnesota and is firmly on his side.
"Jimmy has a very valid point," George said. "I'm on Jimmy's side. It's not coming from a place where he's going against an organization."
With his trade request not yet accommodated and Butler back at practice this week, things have been tense and awkward within the Timberwolves practice facility the last few days. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Butler challenged teammates and management when he rejoined the team for a workout Wednesday.