#2 Close to 8 teams interested in trading for Jimmy Butler
Last week, Jimmy Butler asked the Minnesota Timberwolves to trade him, even giving his preferences as the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and the LA Clippers.
Well, it's only been 4 days since that news broke out and as per multiple reports across the league, close to 8 teams are interested in trading for the 4-time All-Star guard/forward.
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ESPN's Woj reported close to 8 teams that were interested in trade talks - the Nets, Houston Rockets, Detriot Pistons, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers and the LA Clippers. The report also states that the Timberwolves' owner Glen Taylor is keen on trading Butler rather than losing him for nothing next year as a free agent.
5 Eyewitness News' Darren Wolfson further reported that the Toronto Raptors are also showing interesting in trade talks.