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The trade rumors surrounding Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler have taken another turn. According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, Butler has placed the Miami Heat on top of his list of preferred destinations.
Jimmy Butler and his agent Bernie Lee have informed Wolves ownership that Miami is Butler's preferred trade destination, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 26, 2018
Stein then followed up that information with news that potential trade partners are still struggling to clearly communicate with Minnesota.
The Heat have pursued Butler as aggressively as any of the 20-plus teams to inquire thus far but, like many, have found it hard to get Minnesota to clearly communicate. League sources say Miami is a team that strongly appeals to the free agent-to-be Butler after a trade https://t.co/YYTQT8FW22
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 26, 2018
According to a previous report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers were on the initial list of teams that contacted the Timberwolves about their disgruntled star.
Butler did not attend Minnesota’s media day, and he has not reported to the start of training camp.