NBA trade rumors: Timberwolves, Heat had deal in place for Jimmy Butler earlier in week#B2/M

NBA trade rumors: Timberwolves, Heat had deal in place for Jimmy Butler earlier in week The Timberwolves and Heat nearly got a deal done for Jimmy Butler this week. According to the NY Times, Minnesota and Miami were making progress on a trade for the four-time All-Star, but the Timberwolves came back with additions to the deal and the Heat nixed it. It was also reported earlier this week the Timberwolves asking price for Butler was too steep for the Heat. Butlers team reportedly prefers he go to Miami, but several other teams have been trying to orchestrate a trade for the former Bulls forward. The Rockets and Suns have been active in talks, while the Clippers and Nets have not made much progress.