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Report: Cavaliers Pursuing Jimmy Butler Trade With Timberwolves

The Cavaliers are looking to make a trade with the Timberwolves for All-Star Jimmy Butler, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports.

According to Wojnarowski, Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert was seen talking with Minnesota owner Glen Taylor at the NBA Board of Governors meeting on Friday.

After it was initially reported that Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves, it was reported that the team was planning on keeping him. However, it was then reported that Taylor told other teams to contact him directly about making offers for Butler.

In 2014, Taylor and Gilbert each played a part in the trade that sent 2014 No.