JIMMY BUTLER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Chicago Bulls Final Season Grades: Jimmy Butler

Grade: B Season Averages: 2.6 PPG, 1.3 RPG Season Highlight: February 2nd, Luol Deng was forced to sit out with his injured wrist.  The rookie got big time minutes on one of the biggest stages in the NBA – Madison Square Garden.  He came up huge for the Bulls, and it was his stellar defense and hustle that earned praise from his teammates. He held Carmelo Anthony to 4 points...
Via The Windy Apple  |  17 days ago

Jimmy Butler Carries a Stuffed Animal Everywhere He Goes (Photos)

Jimmy Butler is an interesting fellow, well at least if you look at his Twitter. The Chicago Bulls rookie forward posted a picture last week of him getting a Beanie Baby named Royce, and since then, it has been a phenomenon. #bbpBox_190210676730503168 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_190210676730503168 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }There is my husky. I named...
Via Footbasket  |  April 21, 2012

Jimmy Butler: Chicago Bulls’ Secret Weapon?

Even before he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls, rookie Jimmy Butler has always had an excellent work ethic. Butler’s story has drawn comparisons to Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle, Michael Oher’s “Blindside” story. When he was drafted by the Bulls with the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA draft he immediately preached defense; something Chicago Bulls’ head coach Tom...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 09, 2012

Reinsdorf, Forman and the Bulls celebrate Valentine’s Day with Ronald McDonald House families

February 13, 2012 – The Bulls’ Michael Reinsdorf, Gar Forman, John Lucas III and Jimmy Butler joined members of the Bulls organization to celebrate Valentine’s Day with more than 50 families currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House near University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital.
Via NBA.com  |  February 13, 2012

Former Marquette star Butler enjoys role with Bulls

Taking part in a shoot-around with the Bulls at the Al McGuire Center, Jimmy Butler couldn't help but shake his head and marvel at how much things have changed for him as a result of the countless hours he spent honing his game in the very same practice gym just a few years earlier.
Via JSOnline  |  February 04, 2012

Thibodeau: Practice time can help Butler

As well as Jimmy Butler played in crunch-time minutes during Thursday's victory over the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau thinks the rookie can play better.
Via Chicago Tribune  |  February 03, 2012

Bulls' Forman, Butler and Lucas host Mercy Home Hoops to Homework NBA-style draft

January 27, 2012 – Bulls General Manager Gar Forman, along with players Jimmy Butler and John Lucas III, hosted the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Hoops to Homework NBA-style draft on Thursday night in Mercy Home’s Noha Gymnasium. Now entering its 22nd season, Hoops to Homework is an annual, weekend basketball tournament that encourages young men living at Mercy Home for...
Via NBA.com  |  January 27, 2012

Jimmy Butler hasn’t gotten much P.T. yet for the Chicago Bulls

22-year old small forward Jimmy Butler has not played much for the Bulls so far this year.  But, the rookie has shown well so far when he does get the chance to play.  He has played in 5 games (0 starts) for the Bulls so far this year and he is averaging 4.4 minutes, 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds per game so far this year.  Butler is buried on the bench right now, but it has to...
Via Bulls Locker  |  January 11, 2012
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