Following an uneven few months, the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21) might be finding their footing in the Western Conference. They matched a season-best four-game winning streak with Wednesday’s road victory versus the Phoenix Suns and surpassed it in Thursday’s 138-113 win against the Utah Jazz (10-36).

Currently, the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks are seen as front-runners for Butler. However, according to SNY's Ian Begley, the Heat could turn toward the Minnesota Timberwolves as a trade partner, as they are interested in acquiring Julius Randle.

Bill Simmons proposed a trade scenario between the Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons that could benefit all parties. Though some Timberwolves fans may worry about Middleton's recent injuries and decline in production, Simmons believes this deal could benefit Minnesota in other ways.