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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 players that could be traded for Jimmy Butler

By Trey Flynn

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 24: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat reacts against the New York Knicks during the first half at American Airlines Arena on October 24, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 24: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat reacts against the New York Knicks during the first half at American Airlines Arena on October 24, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Brooklyn, N.Y.: Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert directs a play against the New York Knicks in the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on October 19, 2018. (Photo by Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke/Newsday via Getty Images)
Brooklyn, N.Y.: Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert directs a play against the New York Knicks in the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on October 19, 2018. (Photo by Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke/Newsday via Getty Images) /

Is Caris LeVert turning into the next Victor Oladipo?

In 4 games for the Brooklyn Nets, Caris LeVert has quietly made himself into a bonafide star in New York – and we’re noticing it.

While averaging 21 points per game and shooting close to 60 percent from the field, LeVert has already hit a game-winning basket against the Brooklyn rivaled New York Knicks – making him a larger star in the big apple.

The Nets get their All-Star in Jimmy Butler and he’ll likely bring other talents there if he re-signs. Pairing him with D’Angelo Russell and Jarrett Allen seems like a nice future in the Eastern Conference for Brooklyn.

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The Wolves could utilize LeVert at the guard or wing position, also allowing 3-point knock out Allen Crabbe to come off the bench and spread the floor.

Overall, this is my favorite deal because it’s in the “moment,” and a lot like the Victor Oladipo trade that sent Paul George to Oklahoma City, people could be surprised to see how great LeVert can become once the “moment” has passed – much like Oladipo and how he carried on his great play.

Or, we’re terribly wrong and this move just allows Minnesota to have a deeper roster of average/above average talent, which I’m totally fine with at this point.

Save us Caris, you’re our only hope.

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