The Houston Rockets have been pursuing star wing Jimmy Butler since he became available in trade over the offseason, at one point being dubbed the favorites to land him, but ultimately, they lose out, as the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to send Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Robert Convington, Dario Saric, and a second round pick.
Minnesota has agreed to a deal to send Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia for a package that includes Robert Covington and Dario Saric, league sources tell @ZachLowe_NBA and me.