Jimmy Butler believes his future is in Chicago, not Minneapolis or any other NBA city.

The Chicago Bulls two-time All-Star and All-Defensive shooting guard said on ESPN's "The Jump" that he was working out at the team's practice facility when he heard he might be traded on draft night last week. Reports said the Timberwolves were among the teams aggressively trying to acquire Butler.

No deal was reached, but free agency kicks off Thursday night at 11:01 p.m. and the with Bulls in rebuilding mode, Butler could still be traded.

Butler, considered one of the best two-way players in the NBA, was drafted by and played four seasons under new Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau.

"I'm just trying to be able to be in the best shape possible and keep my body right for this upcoming season. I think it's going to be for the Chicago Bulls," he said on "The Jump."

Chicago traded point guard Derrick Rose to New York last week and is expected to lose center Joakim Noah, also to the Knicks, through free agency.

Butler said "I can't say that I was surprised [Rose was traded], but I knew it had to be one of us, to tell you the truth. Obviously, I enjoyed playing with him. I came into the league when he was the MVP. I have so much respect for the guy and I wish him the best moving forward."

The day after Rose was traded to New York, the Chicago Sun Times sports cover read "Butler Did It" referring to winning the battle of egos with Rose.

With Rose out the door and Noah likely following soon, it will be hard to imagine the Bulls' front office also shipping off Butler. However, when asked if he was certain that he would be in Chicago next year, Butler said "I don't think anything is for certain. I really don't.

"I love the city of Chicago. … I think everybody knows that. They drafted me. I've been here my entire career. But nothing is for certain."