It was only last week that we reported Jimmy Butler might remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and now it seems that is actually the case for the 2018/19 NBA Season. The Wolves and Miami Heat were on the brink of a trade over the weekend, however, ESPN reports that the deal fell through in the final stages.
"Minnesota and Miami had been discussing deals that included a third team to take on salary, as well as doing a direct trade between the Timberwolves and Heat", league sources said.
According to ESPN, Minnesota hasn't been engaged in serious talks elsewhere on Butler, with teams' belief that a Miami deal was inevitable.
Butler is a four-time All-Star who has told Minnesota that he'll leave in free agency in July and wants a trade now.