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Jimmy Butler unlikely to be dealt to Philadelphia any time soon

by Adam Udinski | Heat Correspondent | Thu, Oct 4th 1:46am EDT

The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Minnesota's Jimmy Butler if he is dealt, while teams such as the 76ers, Rockets, and Nets appear to be out of the running as the Wolves asking price grows steeper. (Heavy.com)

Fantasy Impact:

When the rumors first surfaced that the Sixers might attempt to add Butler to their young core, the idea of a new superteam in the East residing in Philadelphia seemed possible. As the rumor mill cooled, it became clear that Minnesota would only entertain an offer for their star swingman if the Sixers included one of their young ball-handlers (Ben Simmons or Markelle Fultz) as part of the deal. Furthermore, concerns of Butler's potential impact on a very young locker room kept Philadelphia from pursuing any deal with vigor.

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