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Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-rounder were being traded to Minnesota for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton (see story). Joel Embiid said it felt like him, Covington and Saric were all just starting to play really well together. Continue to Article

November 11, 2018 10:02:am EST

Minnesota, having agreed to grant Jimmy Butler the trade he’s wanted for months, is finally free of its self-imposed purgatory. Philadelphia proved eager to help—so eager, in fact, as to give up two core players for Butler and all the baggage he brings with him. No one would soon confuse Dario Saric or Robert Covington for a star of Butler’s caliber. Continue to Article

November 11, 2018 7:25:am EST

Guys, after two wild months it finally happened! The Wolves have been in disarray with management and president/coach Tom Thibodeau clashing over what direction to take the franchise, but they finally found a trade partner for Jimmy Butler in Philly. Jimmy Butler has been dominating the headlines for months and is the centerpiece of the deal, so it makes sense to start right here. Continue to Article

November 11, 2018 4:26:am EST

Then, during his end-of-the-season news conference, Brown said he feels like "another high-level free agent is required." The summer came and went and the Sixers didn't land LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard. The Sixers on Saturday afternoon finally landed that elusive third star by agreeing to acquire Jimmy Butler from Minnesota, league sources confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Dario Saric and Robert Covington are fine NBA players. Continue to Article

November 10, 2018 5:50:pm EST