Jimmy Butler (Merged Threads)

[rondofan1255]

All indications point toward @JimmyButler being traded to the @Heat in the very near future. Offers from other #NBA teams changing as a result. Could be four-team deal by end of the day.

https://twitter.com/sheridanhoops/status/1044981279253573637?s=21

[CelticsElite]

Wonder if Whiteside is a goner

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Wonder if Whiteside is a goner

What would Butler think of Whiteside if he doesn't like KAT's work ethic?

I'm sure Thibs would just love Whiteside's split-second-too-late rotations.

If Butler goes to Miami, I could see Miami waiving Whiteside and moving forward with Olynyk-Bam-Dragic-Johnson-Waiters-Dieng. I'm guessing Winslow, Richardson, and Johnson would be going out.

[rondofan1255]

Sources: Miami has been the most engaged team with Minnesota on a Jimmy Butler trade. So far, no traction with Clippers and Nets. Houston's tried to be creative in its pursuit. It'll be a challenge -- although not impossible -- to get any Butler deal done without a third team.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1045062983280447488

Phoenix's pursuit of a starting point guard could factor into the Jimmy Butler trade discussions as a potential third-team partner, league sources tell ESPN. If Minnesota trades for Goran Dragic in a Miami/Butler scenario, that could make Wolves PG Jeff Teague available for Suns.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1045000493351796741

Sources: Phoenix did check w/ Minnesota on cost of getting involved on a Jimmy Butler trade, but asking price was far too steep for Suns. So far, there's been no communication on Teague or Dragic in a 3-way, but that could always change if Miami-Minnesota go deeper into talks.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1045076673786523650

[Mike Pemulis]

I'm guessing maybe this is part of it. Jalen Rose mentioned this "rumor."
https://bossip.com/1669345/spicyball-jimmy-butler-wants-to-be-traded-from-timberwolves-rumor-swirl-about-him-43081/
Jalen Rose mentioned this after questioning Butler/Wade rapport.

Basically, the Timberworlves wished Butler happy birthday on Instagram, someone wrote "why don't you celebrate some more with KATs girl, KAT dropped said girl, and cryptically acknowledged the situation. Unsuprisingly, KAT didn't defend his position and is having the Wolves do it for him.

[Moranis]

Wolves apparently want to not only make up for what they traded away but also get salary relief.  That will never happen.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24811508/timberwolves-asking-price-holding-jimmy-butler-trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves' asking price to trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler remains quality veterans, top prospects, future assets and salary-cap relief, which is presently too steep of a package for interested teams, league sources told ESPN.

The counteroffer Minny made to Miami was a non-starter for the Heat, who would've been willing to absorb Dieng in the right trade. 

It looks more and more like Thibs isn't going to be around as he is basically directly disobeying his boss.

[rondofan1255]

ESPN Reporting w/ Zach Lowe: Minnesota’s asking price for Jimmy Butler remains too steep for teams. Minny seeks quality vets/top prospects/future assets/cap relief. Too high a price for interested teams, including Miami. Sources are skeptical of Thibodeau’s desire to make deal.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1045302851663278080?s=21

All the noise about Jimmy Butler yesterday was about Miami, but it’s clear Minnesota’s price tag remains extremely high. To highlight one rumored team, I’m told Philly is currently completely out of the JB situation and has never had any traction after preliminary discussions.

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1045327190349377536?s=21

The Kings remain interested in serving as a third team, with focus on landing a 2019 first rounder. But as of late last night, no scenarios were even remotely firm. Prospect of bad contracts coming their way is in play, but they’ll be cautious about impacting future flexibility.

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1045328636759367680?s=21

[rondofan1255]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly asked the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons in a trade for Jimmy Butler. 76ers rejected the offer, per @KevinOConnorNBA

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1045425081047027712

[KGs Knee]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly asked the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons in a trade for Jimmy Butler. 76ers rejected the offer, per @KevinOConnorNBA

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1045425081047027712

LOL

Of course Philly rejected the offer.  Minnesota's ambition in these negotiations is too cute.

[gouki88]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly asked the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons in a trade for Jimmy Butler. 76ers rejected the offer, per @KevinOConnorNBA

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1045425081047027712

I like the ambition!

This is hilarious

[tazzmaniac]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly asked the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons in a trade for Jimmy Butler. 76ers rejected the offer, per @KevinOConnorNBA

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1045425081047027712

LOL

Of course Philly rejected the offer.  Minnesota's ambition in these negotiations is too cute.

The Spurs wanted Simmons or Embiid for Leonard.   Nothing wrong with asking for too much initially.  The price for Butler will obviously need to come down to get a trade done with any team. 

[nickagneta]

Minnesota is going to try to recoup what they gave up for Butler. As I have said previously, they aren't going to get anything even close to Dunn, Lavine and Markennan.

[GreenWarrior]

all these other teams are smoke screens.

i believe he will be traded to the knicks for Porzingis and it will be completed after the all star break.

once this happens we can all be on Kyrie-watch. 

[gouki88]

all these other teams are smoke screens.

i believe he will be traded to the knicks for Porzingis and it will be completed after the all star break.

once this happens we can all be on Kyrie-watch.

That would be very dumb for NYK to do. Porzingis is seemingly off the table, and for good reason. No way do they trade him midway through rehab.

Also, after what Kyrie said about a) not talking to Butler properly since 2016 & b) wanting to see #11 in the rafters, I’m pretty confident in his intentions

[nickagneta]

all these other teams are smoke screens.

i believe he will be traded to the knicks for Porzingis and it will be completed after the all star break.

once this happens we can all be on Kyrie-watch.

That would be very dumb for NYK to do. Porzingis is seemingly off the table, and for good reason. No way do they trade him midway through rehab.

Also, after what Kyrie said about a) not talking to Butler properly since 2016 & b) wanting to see #11 in the rafters, I’m pretty confident in his intentions

Yeah, I get there are some posters that hate Kyrie and will never accept him, but continuing to perpetuate this idea that Kyrie is leaving this team is rather ridiculous at this point. He said he hasn't talked to Butler in two years. He said he loves this team and their future. He said he wants his number in the rafters of the Garden.

Sorry guys, he is getting a 5 year max on July 1, 2019. Kyrie is here for the long haul.