By all accounts the Miami Heat remain the frontrunner to acquire disgruntled All-Star Jimmy Butler, but now reports are surfacing that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ asking price remains too high.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe, the Timberwolves seek “quality veterans, top prospects, future assets and salary-cap relief.” That’s a high price to pay for Butler, 29, who is not practicing with the team and has stated he no longer wishes to play in Minnesota.
The Heat can afford to be patient as they continue their training camp at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton this week.