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Top 5 Landing Spots for Jimmy Butler Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline

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5) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are another of Jimmy Butler's former teams that could make sense to make a deal for him. Butler's time with the T-Wolves was short-lived due to his poor relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns. However, Towns was traded away from the Timberwolves this offseason as the team's front office opted to make a bold roster shakeup hoping it would help them get over the hump. Considering the Timberwolves roster is far from contending, perhaps pairing Butler alongside Anthony Edwards could turn things around.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Jimmy Butler Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
Jimmy Butler has quickly become the headlines in the NBA after the disgruntled star has publicly made it clear that he wants out of Miami. The Heat star is unhappy, and Pat Riley's efforts to suspend the forward on separate occasions have made matters worse in South Beach. After the decision to move Butler to the bench following his second suspension, the 35-year-old reportedly walked out of practice, which led to an indefinite suspension. It's clear Butler will be dealt before the deadline, but his landing spot is still up in the air. Nonetheless, with the writing on the wall for a Butler-Heat split, here's a look at the top five landing spots for Miami's star.

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1) Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns were reported as the preferred landing spot when Jimmy Butler requested to leave Miami. It's clear why the Heat forward would be intrigued at a fit in Phoenix alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. However, the only way to make a deal would be to persuade Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. And with the Heat uninterested in Beal, it would require a multi-team deal to get a trade done, especially if they hope to find somewhere Beal would be inclined to join. Nonetheless, if Suns' general manager James Jones could find a way to land Butler, he could bring the grit and grind to the Suns to help get the Western Conference team over the hump.
2) Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been rumored to be in the market for another star since Ime Udoka took the head coaching job in the West. In addition to their desire to acquire a big fish, the interest seems mutual, considering the Rockets were on Jimmy Butler's preferred landing spots. And considering Houston sits at No. 2 in the Western Conference, they could be more inclined than ever to make a blockbuster trade. Not to mention, they have all the assets needed to get a deal done.
3) Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are another team looking to make a splash at the NBA trade deadline to surround Stephen Curry with a contending roster. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Warriors were reportedly active in the trade market over the offseason, looking to acquire another star, but ultimately fell short in their pursuit. However, after the Heat lowered the asking price for Jimmy Butler, Golden State reportedly re-entered the sweepstakes to land the talented playmaker.
4) Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers may not be a team that most people would consider a true threat to land Jimmy Butler, but you can never truly put anything past Daryl Morey. At one point, Butler was a 76er and his relationship with Joel Embiid has remained strong since the Sixers chose Tobias Harris over him. There have been rumors that Embiid has pushed Philly to make a move to land Butler. However, it would likely involve newcomer Paul George.
5) Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are another of Jimmy Butler's former teams that could make sense to make a deal for him. Butler's time with the T-Wolves was short-lived due to his poor relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns. However, Towns was traded away from the Timberwolves this offseason as the team's front office opted to make a bold roster shakeup hoping it would help them get over the hump. Considering the Timberwolves roster is far from contending, perhaps pairing Butler alongside Anthony Edwards could turn things around.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Jimmy Butler Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
Jimmy Butler has quickly become the headlines in the NBA after the disgruntled star has publicly made it clear that he wants out of Miami. The Heat star is unhappy, and Pat Riley's efforts to suspend the forward on separate occasions have made matters worse in South Beach. After the decision to move Butler to the bench following his second suspension, the 35-year-old reportedly walked out of practice, which led to an indefinite suspension. It's clear Butler will be dealt before the deadline, but his landing spot is still up in the air. Nonetheless, with the writing on the wall for a Butler-Heat split, here's a look at the top five landing spots for Miami's star.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Jimmy Butler Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline

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