The Chicago Bulls campaign this season is hanging in the balance. Currently, they are sitting at the 8th spot of the Eastern Conference division holding a 21-22 win-loss record. Recent reports are saying that they considering of trading Jimmy Butler and it looks like the Minnesota Timberwolves could be a potential destination for him.

Since the start of this year, Butler has been a regular figure in the rumor mills that floated online. Although he was previously linked to trade rumors last year, those gossips never run off and just fade away. But now, rumblings reports are spreading that he is allegedly again put on the trading block by the Bulls trying to explore a plausible deal for him.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to get their form as they continue to slide down the Western Conference standing. Up until now, Timberwolves new president and head coach Tom Thibodeau wants a veteran player who can play with his system easily. And it seems that he is pointing to his former players from the Chicago Bulls.

And now, reports are saying that Butler is said to be one of the notable players that will be available in the trade market and coach Thibs should take advantage. According to FOXSports, trade rumors to Butler seem to have not yet died and is again the focus of rumor mills as of late. The Bulls are trying to trade in the value of the two-time NBA All-Star and see what the trade market will offer.

The report also says that the Timberwolves could give a good offer to the Bulls and lure to give up Butler to them. Trade scenario is suggesting that the Bulls will receive Ricky Rubio and Andrew Wiggins from the Timberwolves while Jimmy Butler will head West and join Karl-Anthony Towns in the Timberwolves lineup.

Having Rubio and Wiggins on the Bulls roster will surely benefit them. The Bulls badly need a replacement for their disgruntled starting point guard Rajon Rondo and Rubio seems to be fit for that spot. Meanwhile, Wiggins is an upcoming player that have the potential of becoming a superstar someday.

On the other hand, Butler will reunite him with coach Thibodeau so familiarity to the system will not be a problem. Playing him alongside Zach Lavine and Karl-Anthony Towns will definitely give the Timberwolves a competitive lineup. The trade will also work under NBA trade and salary cap rules making it a legal deal for both teams as verified with ESPN NBA Trade Machine.

Will the Chicago Bulls trade Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Ricky Rubio and Andrew Wiggins?

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