Report: Butler told security not to let Rubio into Timberwolves' locker room

One of the newest members of the Minnesota Timberwolves wasn't exactly welcoming to a former member.

Jimmy Butler instructed authorities following Friday's game against the Utah Jazz to prevent Ricky Rubio from entering the Timberwolves' locker room if he attempted to visit, reports the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda.

Minnesota acquired Butler via a draft-day trade with the Chicago Bulls and dealt Rubio to Utah a week later. The Spaniard endeared himself to fans during his time with the T-Wolves, averaging 10.4 points, 8.5 dimes, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 steals over seven years with the club.

Rubio put up 19 points, 10 assists, five boards, and two steals in his return to Target Center, but the Jazz fell 100-97.

Following Butler's departure from the Windy City, the All-NBA small forward has been labeled a "bad locker room guy" and a bad leader by retired players.