Report: Heat 'most engaged' on Butler trade; no traction with Clippers, Nets

Jimmy Butler may be making his way to South Beach at some point in the near future.

The Miami Heat are reportedly the "most engaged" team with the Minnesota Timberwolves in trade talks for the 29-year-old, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

This comes on the heels of a report from the New York Times' Marc Stein that Butler and his agent have informed Timberwolves management he would prefer a move to the Heat if possible.

When it comes to the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, two teams Butler had previously expressed interest in joining, there has reportedly been zero traction between Minnesota and either organization.

The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, have reportedly attempted to get creative as they look to enter the mix for Butler. Wojnarowski notes it would take a third team getting involved to make it work.

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Butler has been given permission to not partake in training camp, as team president and head coach Tom Thibodeau, owner Glen Taylor, and general manager Scott Layden look to honor his trade request. The four-time All-Star reportedly sought out Taylor to be reassured the Timberwolves were, in fact, seeking out potential trade partners, as he was skeptical of Thibodeau's efforts.