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Jimmy Butler and Stefon Diggs: Kindred spirits who got away

Jimmy Butler, playing for his fourth NBA franchise since 2017, has led the Miami Heat on a surprising run through the Eastern Conference all the way into the NBA Finals against the Lakers. In Sunday’s clincher, Butler had 22 points and eight assists — a trademark Butler game.

Stefon Diggs, playing for his second NFL franchise in two seasons, has helped the Buffalo Bills to a 3-0 record after a thrilling win Sunday over the Rams.

The Wolves and Vikings, who traded Butler and Diggs after both players became disenchanted with their situations here, are … well, they are not playing in the NBA finals nor 3-0.