Blinksportsnews247Jimmy 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’s contract with the Heat is set to expire in one year. He doesn’t need to be traded by the Heat. It’s up to each individual to determine whether they believe it’s enjoyable to have Jimmy Butler unhappy in the last year of a contract, Moore said. “In league circles, though, there’s a sentiment that if the Heat choose not to extend him at his perfect price, they will facilitate the des.
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
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