- Bam Adebayo reveals he didn’t recruit Donovan Mitchell to Miami Heat
- Former NBA executive says Bam Adebayo’s defense has not been as ‘fearsome’ this season as it was in previous 2 campaigns
- Report: Omer Yurtseven cleared for high-impact work with hope to return after All-Star break
- Brian Windhorst thinks the Miami Heat need to make a trade because they have ‘one of the worst benches in the league’
- Report: Teams continue to call Miami Heat to gauge Kyle Lowry’s trade status
- Jimmy Butler makes heartfelt post for kid who traveled far to see him play: ‘Incredible kid that has an amazing life ahead of him’
- Kyle Lowry speaks out on trade rumors involving him and complaints from Miami Heat fans about his scoring
- Report: Heat began talking to Timberwolves about possible Kyle Lowry-D’Angelo Russell trade in December
- Shaquille O’Neal leaves Bam Adebayo off of his All-Star reserve ballot
- NBA executives believe the Miami Heat may not be willing to part with Caleb Martin for Cam Reddish
Report: Miami Heat Not Ruling Out Trade With Minnesota Timberwolves
- Updated: October 17, 2018
When trade talks between the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves broke down last week, it seemed quite likely that there was no going back. According to recent reports, however, that doesn’t mean a potential deal for All-Star Jimmy Butler is dead for good.
In a Tuesday evening article, Miami Herald‘s Barry Jackson broke down what would have to happen for the Heat to engage in new trade talks with the Wolves organization:
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“A Heat source said last week that Miami would not go back to Minnesota to re-start talks, but the Heat would not rule out a trade if Minnesota reaches out to them.”
This signifies a fairly dramatic change in approach from team president Pat Riley and the rest of the Heat front office. For the last several weeks, it seemed they were throwing out a plethora of different packages to land Butler, including a offer that reportedly included talented youngster Josh Richardson and a protected first-round draft pick.
Now, it looks like the Heat are planning on playing hard to get. Perhaps that’s the best course of action when it comes to dealing with a Minnesota team that seems on the verge of total collapse.
Last week, Butler rejoined his team for a scrimmage for the first time since requesting a trade. While he reportedly put on an impressive performance, he also spent quite a bit of time accosting his fellow teammates and general manager Scott Layden.
While that may not paint the greatest picture when it comes to Butler’s role as a leader and teammate, it certainly does signify just how badly he wants to be on a new team.
There’s no telling what will come of Butler’s future in Minnesota, but one thing is for sure: the Heat won’t get into another conversation with the Timberwolves unless they prove that they are truly ready to deal.
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