The discussion around Julius Randle and his future remains a fascinating one with the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline just over a week away. The majority of Minnesota Timberwolves fans want to see Randle moved before the deadline.

No matter how badly the Phoenix Suns may want Jimmy Butler, there just doesn't seem to be a viable way for them to get him. Nobody wants the Bradley Beal contract. Even if someone did, Beal himself doesn't seem eager to drop his no-trade clause to help the Suns dump him.

The Jimmy Butler-Heat saga got more interesting. Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is on Miami’s radar and has been since the offseason, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Tuesday. The Knicks parted ways with Randle before the season started in a trade that brought Karl Anthony-Towns to New York.

Julius Randle could be a target for the Miami Heat as they continue to explore trade destinations for Jimmy Butler.

NBA rumors link Julius Randle to a potential Jimmy Butler trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat.

The Miami Heat are having trouble finding a trade partner for Jimmy Butler. The veteran All-Star's $48.7 million salary is a significant stumbling block under the new collective bargaining agreement.