Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat’s standout wing, and his five-year marriage may soon be ending. Pat Riley, the leader of Miami’s executive office, chastised Butler following the team’s NBA Playoffs first-round loss to the Boston Celtics, the eventual champions.
This came after Butler was forced to miss the playoffs due to a season-ending injury. Butler, who is 34 years old, may be on a different schedule than the Heat. That’s the reason why reports about a possible trade keep coming up.
The Action Network’s Matt Moore just gave trade speculations involving Butler additional fuel. Butler has qualified for a two-season deal worth about $113 million. It is said that he is looking for that.
Multiple teams in on potential Jimmy Butler trade
This most recent information coincides with rumors that two teams who would be keen to acquire Butler in a trade are the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Remember, Butler suited up in Philadelphia for part of the 2018-19 season. There is a belief within the 76ers’ front office that they made a mistake by letting him leave for South Beach. As for the Warriors, they continue to be linked to wings to team up with Stephen Curry.
Offering Butler the kind of deal he wants in addition to whatever Miami demands in a trade might be too costly for clubs that are interested. Since his days as a member of the Chicago Bulls in 2016–17, he has not participated in more than 65 games in a single season.