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NBA Rumors Roundup: The pot is officially stirred

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jimmy Butler carousel

The Jimmy Butler carousel is spinning once again.

Ric Bucher of Bleacher/Report reports the Chicago Bulls are fielding calls for Buter. About this time last year, there were a few reports circulating that the Magic had some conversations with the Bulls involving Butler and Victor Oladipo.

That scenario is obviously out the window. But Butler is very much the kind of star player the Magic are hungering for. These are the opportunities that teams with young assets sometimes have to wait for. The Magic cashed in that chip.

There is still some discussion the Magic could get into the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes again. It might very well cost them Aaron Gordon to do so, however.

This is not to say Chicago will actually pull the trigger on Butler this time either.

The Bulls have had discussions about Butler at every single major trading point for the last year. They reportedly discussed deals with the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves around the draft.

At each juncture, the Bulls decided there was not enough for them to make a deal.

Chicago certainly seems to be exploring. But with the Playoffs still in reach, a full rebuild especially after acquiring Dwyane Wade seems pretty unlikely.