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.

In the latest episode of the NBA’s everlasting soap opera, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been described as a team to watch as the Miami Heat attempt to trade Jimmy Butler.

It works from a financial standpoint because the two second-apron teams involved (Minnesota and Milwaukee) shed salary, while the Pistons (who have plenty of cap space) take on Randle, the most expensive player in the deal.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle could be part of an eventual trade involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Randle drew Miami's interest

As of right now, the Pistons would keep their pick, as it would likely fall in the top-12, but those odds change with each win or loss and Detroit is just 1.5 games back from the 6th seed with games against the Hawks, Magic and Pacers coming up.

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away and Timberwolves forward Julius ... the Pistons. NBA personality Bill Simmons proposed a three-team deal that would send Randle to Detroit ...

Keep an eye on Minnesota in a Butler deal. In the offseason, the Heat were one of the teams that expressed interest in trading for Julius Randle, per SNY sources. Randle has remained on the

The Jimmy Butler saga is the biggest trade story at the moment ahead of the trade deadline. According to reports, the Suns and/or Heat have talked to several teams about a three, four, or

What has become clear under the new CBA is that having a max player who isn’t a superstar or doesn’t play much is the fast track to destroying your team. Ask the 76ers. Ask the Suns, who are desperate for Jimmy Butler but need someone to take one of their onerous contracts to pull it off.

The acquisition of forward Julius Randle hasn't gone according ... Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons that could benefit all parties. Though some Timberwolves fans may worry about Middleton's ...

Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Mike Conley has seen it before. His team, still searching for their new identity in the aftermath of the Julius Randle - Karl-Anthony Towns trade, has stumbled through the first half of the season to the tune of a 23-21 start to the season.

NBA trade deadline is eight days away. Rumors are picking up steam ahead of Feb. 6, with eyes on Jimmy Butler, De'Aaron Fox and more. Here's the latest trade buzz from Wednesday. De'Aaron Fox reportedly wants to be traded.