Butler briefly played with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2017-18. However, similar to what is occurring in Miami, he stay was short-lived as he essentially

NBA rumors link Julius Randle to a potential Jimmy Butler trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle could be part of an eventual trade involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Randle drew Miami's interest

"Keep an eye on Minnesota in a Butler deal," Begley reported Tuesday. "In the offseason, the Heat were one of the teams that expressed interest in trading for Julius Randle, per SNY sources. Randle has remained on the Heat's radar during the Butler saga, sources say."

The Miami Heat are dealing with a very tough situation. The Jimmy Butler drama has created a big distraction for

The Miami Heat are having trouble finding a trade partner for Jimmy Butler. The veteran All-Star's $48.7 million salary is a significant stumbling block under the new collective bargaining agreement.

The Miami Heat could be on the verge of big changes before the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Obviously, all eyes are on Jimmy Butler, but other players should be monitored as well. According to Ian Begley,

According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the Miami Heat are interested in acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves.  The Timberwolves acquired Randle from the New York Knicks in the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns deal,

The Miami Heat could receive a star forward in return for Jimmy Butler via trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After the Heat's latest suspension of Jimmy Butler, here is their latest trade strategy. While the trade odyssey between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, it will undoubtedly intensify with the Feb.

The Miami Heat have made a Jimmy Butler trade decision ahead of next month's deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a bold Jimmy Butler trade decision despite their history as the 35-year ...