Jimmy Butler has clearly stated that he doesn't want to play for the Bulls. Wait, sorry, Timberbulls. I mean the Timberwolves (third time's the charm), so why are they keeping him? It makes no sense for either side to continue relations with each other. Minnesota can get reasonable assets out of Butler, and Butler can continue to play for a winning team. So here are the top five teams that Butler would work the best with.
New York Knicks
I may be a little biased here as I am a Knicks fan, but the Knicks are a perfect fit for Butler. The Knicks lack a true superstar after Porzingis, and Butler can be that guy. As Tim Hardaway Jr hasn't been the fit that the Knicks have wanted at shooting guard, it is obvious that Butler is anti-Hardaway. Butler makes shots, plays defense and is a team leader.
With Butler scoring 20+ PPG as well as Porzingis doing that, the Knicks will have a much improved shot at the NBA Finals. Butler has also said he would like to play for the Knicks along with Kyrie Irving next year, and all Knicks fans are hoping they both play for the Knicks. But why delay it? Pick up Butler now!
Miami Heat
So apparently, the Timberwolves and Miami had a trade in-place before the Wolves backed out. However there is still a possibility of this happening. Miami has assets, and Butler wants Miami. This is a win-win, but can the Wolves accept the trade?
It makes sense for both sides as the Timberwolves can possibly land Dragic and Whiteside to add to their young core, while the Heat get the superstar they've been waiting for since LeBron left and Wade aged (not like fine wine).
Houston Rockets
The Rockets need a third star to compete with the Warriors, and sorry Melo; you ain't it. The Rockets got CP3 last year, and getting Butler this year would be a huge boost toward them. Daryl Morey, get on the phone with the Wolves. If the Rockets are able to land Butler, their lineup starts looking a whole lot scarier. CP3, Harden, Butler, Melo, Capela. There are 4, possibly 5 really good players on that lineup.
Come June, you could see this team representing the Western Conference in the Finals rather than the Warriors.
Chicago Bulls
LeBron to Cleveland, Wade to Miami, Butler back to the Bulls? It would be a sweet ending for the Bulls and Butler. Butler stated that he would want to retire for the Bulls, so why not go back eight years earlier and finish out his career there? Butler would lead young building blocks and would also be able to mentor them.
While this trade would make no real sense to the Timberwolves, it would be a nice fantasy seeing Butler back on a Bulls uniform.
Golden State Warriors
All right all right I'm not serious... well, I'm not totally serious. The Warriors seem to get everyone, so why not Butler, too? I hope this doesn't happen, but seeing the NBA right now, you never know. Hypothetically, if the Warriors were to get Butler, they'd have to give up Klay or Draymond which I don't see happening, but its always fun to dream, right?