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Minnesota Timberwolves: 2 Jimmy Butler trade scenarios with the Miami Heat

By Trey Flynn

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on November 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on November 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 24: James Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat sets a pick from Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves as teammate Tyler Johnson #8 drives to the basket during the game on November 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 24: James Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat sets a pick from Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves as teammate Tyler Johnson #8 drives to the basket during the game on November 24, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

While Whiteside has been in trade rumors over the past few years, nothing tangible has hit the news with his name in it until just this pass week with a possible deal to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

But just a few days ago, Sam Amick a reporter for USA Today illustrates a possible deal with some role players from Miami below:

If the report is correct, then not only is co-captain of the Heat James Johnson a possible candidate for a big time trade, but also capable sixth man Tyler Johnson who the Timberwolves would love to have.

While both constructed trades on this article are curious moves for the Timberwolves, I believe this one is the best.

The Wolves get to move Andrew Wiggins to a far better suited position at shooting guard, and Karl-Anthony Towns – as stated before – gets to go to a more natural position at Power Forward.

The rotation would be Teague, Wiggins, Johnson, Towns, and the big man Whiteside. The height and length on that rotation is a plus defensively already. Moreover, having a scorer off the bench that can give you 12-13 points per game at only 26-years-old is definitely a good move after losing Jamal Crawford.

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The 2019 lottery protected draft pick will definitely work in the Wolves favor. The Eastern Conference is lackluster and the duo of Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic would be a shoe-in for the playoffs.

In conclusion, why wouldn’t you want to move Butler’s rental contract instead of giving him a $180 million max contract next summer when you already have Wiggins on the max and soon-to-be KAT on the max.

Simple, right?

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