During trade talks with the 76ers concerning Jimmy Butler, the Timberwolves made a counter offer to Philadelphia that included 2018 Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons, Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer reported on the most recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast.
The 76ers are now out of the running for Minnesota's All-Star wing after there was no traction following the initial discussions, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
On Wednesday it was reported that Butler prefers to be traded to the Miami Heat, who were reportedly aggressively pursuing him.