Miami Heat Won’t Trade Jimmy Butler This Season
Reports suggest that Jimmy Butler is likely to stay with the Miami Heat past the trade deadline unless an irresistible offer comes their way. With Butler expected to decline his $52 million player option for 2025, the Heat face a tough decision. Should they keep Butler and risk losing him for nothing, or trade him to a team willing to extend him?
This situation mirrors how the Toronto Raptors handled Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, trading them mid-season to teams (like the Mavericks, Spurs, or Rockets) with plans to extend their contracts. Given Butler’s unlikely chance of earning $52 million annually in free agency, a trade ahead of or during the 2025-26 season makes the most sense.
Discover potential trade destinations for Butler and how Miami could approach this crucial decision under the constraints of the new CBA.
Source: ESPN & HoopsHype
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