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The Over stems from a Minnesota inclination. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Timberwolves may not have the legs to be at their absolute best on defense. Last night, they finished the game on a 15-for-30 stretch from beyond the arc after opening 1-for-9. Continuing that hot shooting would also obviously help this Over approach.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs.

Jimmy Butler may soon discover that the Miami Heat aren't the only team balking at his reported asking price on his next contract.

As Jimmy Butler awaits a trade from the Miami Heat, he believes he still has plenty to give to a team willing to strike a deal for him. In fact,

That doesn't necessarily mean that there will be a flury of trades between now and the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6, but that won't stop the rumor mill from churning until then. Here are the latest NBA trade rumors: Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to be traded before the Feb.