Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Heat Talks ‘Dead,’ SG Set to Play in Season Opener

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Trade discussions centered around Jimmy Butler between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat “have been dead, for now,” The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday.

With Butler seemingly staying put for the time being, Charania also reported the four-time All-Star is “expected to play” in Minnesota’s regular-season opener Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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