On Saturday, the Sixers, led by owner Josh Harris and general manager Elton Brand, agreed in principle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a deal that would net them perennial all-star and controversial personality Jimmy Butler. In exchange, the Sixers sent Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, a 2022 second round pick, and swingman Robert Covington to the T-Wolves.
Minnesota has agreed to a deal to send Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia for a package that includes Robert Covington and Dario Saric, league sources tell @ZachLowe_NBA and me.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 10, 2018
Even the most devout Process-truster would have a hard time finding true fault in the trade.