Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Jackson Beef Over Jimmy Butler Trade Request

Jimmy Butler wants out of Minnesota, and his wish triggered an unexpected social media war of words between Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Jackson.

Cap’n Jack took offense to Wiggins’ brother celebrating the news of Butler’s trade demand.

Andrew Wiggins' brother!!!! 💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/uyJHH9FtVy

— Sherwob Holmes (@World_Wide_Wob) September 19, 2018

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😂😂😂😂😂 my bad y’all don’t like the truth. I’m going to bed. Got 6am 🏋🏿‍♀️ and 🏀. Love to all ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻 GN World. #GBG GetBetterGang

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Sep 19, 2018 at 8:09pm PDT

Wiggins responded by calling Jackson a “bum ass.”

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Have a good yr lil one. This ain’t the smoke u won’t. God bless. Somebody @ Lil one for me. Wish u the best. #GBG #BoyStop #TruthHurts

A post shared by Stephen Jackson (@_stak5_) on Sep 19, 2018 at 9:04pm PDT

Butler, meanwhile, seemed to take the over-wrought drama in stride.

Jimmy hit 'em with that 🙌🏿

(via @JimmyButler) pic.twitter.com/um2XxM2aLG

— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) September 20, 2018

The NBA is the best.

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