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.

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

The Miami Heat’s ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler have reportedly involved discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Julius Randle potentially being a key piece in a trade package. According to SNY’s Ian Begley,

Minnesota trailed by two in the third quarter Wednesday in Phoenix when Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was ejected after a brief dispute with an official. He exited, and his Wolves emerged. The

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards wasn’t shy about reminding the Phoenix Suns and their fans about the winning streak he continued in Wednesday’s 121-113 win. Edwards held back head coach Chris Finch after he was ejected for arguing a call in the third quarter. Then, he had the last laugh.

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

Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.

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

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.

It’s been a long time since the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fanbase has been dragged into any Jimmy Butler drama. We all remember vividly how he landed in town before the 2017-18 season like a shiny fueled up rocket ship that was supposed to hold a magic elixir to the Wolves’ longtime playoff struggles.

Kevin Durant received his 15th NBA All-Star nod. He is questionable with a thumb injury in the Phoenix Suns' next game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant and rookie Ryan Dunn are both available for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Footprint Center to end a three-game homestand. Durant was previously listed as questionable with a left thumb injury while Dunn was also listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain.