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It had been suggested that Miami was reluctant to include Josh Richardson in the deal.
But New York Times Journalist Marc Stein hinted that it was Taylor who had poured cold water on the exchange.
He wrote: "[Taylor] could have escaped his Butler nightmare by accepting a Miami package that would have been starred by the promising swingman Heat, Josh Richardson, and a protected first-round pick. "
Butler submitted an exchange request three weeks ago, but the Wolves would have set its price too high, which discouraged the suitors.
The NBA aspirant met Monday with head coach Tom Thibodeau to try to change course and reduce his prize, said The Athletic reporter Shams Charania.
"Jimmy Butler is back in Minnesota and reiterated his wish to trade at a meeting with President / Coach Tom Thibodeau on Monday, said league sources, as well as @JonKrawczynski," Charania said on Twitter.
Meanwhile, ESPN's pundit, Jorge Sedano, who was previously employed by the Heat, recently revealed a secret phone call between the two franchises.
"I know Miami is excited by him. Dwayne Wade loves them and they are like brothers, "Sedano said.
"We can have first-hand information and [Heat president] Pat Riley may have called Tom Thibodeau to ask him to "put his affairs in order." "
NBA specialist Byron Scott also warned the Wolves of the serious consequences of Butler's reinstatement in his country.
"They can not save this situation," he said.
"I think Jimmy clearly does not want to be here.
"They have to find a way to make this business work.
"If he's there, we know Jimmy as a professional, he'll show up, he'll play at every game he's in good health."
"But distractions in what it might cause in the locker room, chemistry and fellowship.
"Minnesota needs to find a way to make that deal and find another suitor.
"They have to do it at all costs because it will be back, it will be difficult."
Minnesota Timberwolves Transactions – 2019
July
F Anthony Tolliver has signed a one-year contract
Signed by F Keita Bates-Diop.
May
Announcement of the resignation of assistant coach Rick Brunson
March
Signed G Derrick Rose for the rest of the season
February
C Justin Patton from Iowa recalled (NBAGL)
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