The Miami Heat had last broken off negotiations over a trade for Jimmy Butler because of excessive demands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now the two teams should talk to each other about a possible deal.
That’s what the Miami-based Five Reasons Sports Network reports. A little later, ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro also confirmed that Miami and Minnesota were again talking about a trade for Jimmy Butler.
A few weeks ago both teams are said to have been on the verge of an agreement. At that time, the Timberwolves were to receive a first-round pick for the all-star Josh Richardson, Dion Waiters and a first-round pick before coach/GM Tom Thibodeau is said to have demanded more, which is why Miami broke off the talks.
Heat President Pat Riley is said to have assured the team before the start of the season that the team will not be changed for the time being.
The fact that the talks have resumed could also be due to the Houston Rockets offer for butlers. The Texans are said to have offered four future first-round picks as well as Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss. According to Shams Charania (The Athletic), the Wolves have shown no interest in this offer.