ESPN Sources: Another team pursuing a Jimmy Butler trade with Minnesota: Cleveland. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert was seen talking privately with Glen Taylor at NBA Board of Governors meeting on Friday. Both owners played a part in negotiating the Love-Wiggins deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 23, 2018
While it is unlikely Butler would re-sign with Cavs, this move would put Cavs back into playoff contention.
Butler has given his preferred list of teams to be traded to, but that doesn’t mean the T-Wolves have to honor his request.