[Chiang] Jimmy Butler… is expected to seek a maximum two-year contract extension worth about $113 million from the Heat this offseason, according to a league source.
[Chiang] Jimmy Butler… is expected to seek a maximum two-year contract extension worth about $113 million from the Heat this offseason, according to a league source.
I love Jimmy but nah. Let him go if that’s the case
Consistent_Category9
So instead of the guaranteed 101 million in 2 years, he would ask 160 million in 3 years, ending the last season at 37 years old. We’re already commited for that next 2 seasons, so this extension wouldn’t change for the next couple of years, only the third
Airnest8888
Get paid Jimmy!😎
anon91016
I don’t think that’s true and I hope it is not. Jimmy strikes me as the type of player to sacrifice a little bit of cash to win a ring by letting the team bring in talent. Because if Miami were to win a title or two his endorsements would go crazy he would be a lock for the hall of fame and the amount of money he would make from endorsements would be out of this world. He is a player people want to see in commercials. And this team paying him that much money would shoot the team in the foot with title hopes. Now his extension I think is okay to give him if Miami could first find a way to land Donavan Mitchell and trade both Herro or Rozier for Mitchell. Then Miami could sign and trade who ever is left of the pair to sign a free agent which might be a smart move.
Gavster1221
If he only wants 2 years. You 100% do it and go all in immediately IMO.
3 or 4 yrs and that’s just too much
msizzle344
2 year max that’s really a one year extension on his current deal? If we give him that we better actually try to compete instead of run it back. If not, trade him. Seems like a no brainer to extend him given he’s the only reason we’re even good, but I’d hope we don’t waste his time
Kuni_Nino
Give it to him.
MostlyPurple
If it’s actually just two years I think you do it (and go all in, including luxury tax if you have to). Any more than that and I’d trade him.
heatrealist
Nah. I’ll pass.
Samhunt909
Don’t do it. I need my to star to take regular season seriously too
adamthomas1219
This is MASSIVELY better than the alleged “Jaylen Brown money” report. All it does is lock in his player option and add an extra year or 2 depending if it has an option. So Jimbo could be a free agent in 2027 (with opt out) or 2028 (without one).
Either way it gives them a 3 year (2025-2027) window to figure things out regarding Jimbo and if it’s not looking good he can be a massive expiring to help us retool (cause they never rebuild).
Also Bam is not eligible for the supermax as he won’t win All-NBA or DPOY so it’s likely he wait until 2026 to hit free agency where he’ll be 28. In line for a max deal regardless if he doesn’t improve at all.
bershka321
Hey Jimmy that money belongs to Jovic.
Wonder_Dude
Love him but you can’t pay that and handicap the team for the foreseeable future
Trojanheadcoach
He’s already on contract for next year so it’s the two years after that. If we say yes we’re fucked
lyme6483
Jimmy is going to retire a Heat player. Both sides will make it work some way
Affectionate_Elk_272
please no
bokeem81
Raps fan here, but also been a heat fan for some time. As an outsider looking in, it’d be crazy to give him that extension. You’d be paying him 57 mil in his age 36 and 37 seasons when dude can barely play 60 games a season without breaking down in his age 34 season. There is no chance he’s capable of leading a playoff team in two years.
CurryMustard
I would give it to him and then trade him to okc for all their picks.
/s? Maybe? Idk
SonicDenver
delusional
SonicDenver
8th seed play in teams back to back years. Its time to move on
huelebishhh
That’s as team friendly deal as we’re gonna get with him.
grzzlycity
that’s insane,
The style of play that we saw from him all season is not worth that type of money.
OrdinaryFlower1
It all depends on the new contract and Salary Cap, but keep in mind that Anthony Davis is set to earn 70 mil in 27/28, so 55 a year doesn’t seem unrealistic for a guy like Jimmy.
But… how many 37/38 year old have you seen leading their team to a Championship?
I don’t know man. Jimmy has always been in this sort of in-between zone. He’s not an MVP caliber player, but he also shines bright when it matters the most, unlike some players who might be more talented but aren’t as clutch.
The point is: if you are paying Jimmy, you are paying him for the Playoffs. That means you want to win. Now, he’s not going to lead us to a chip at 38, so we would need other superstars while he’s still in good shape.
Will that leave enough space in the cap for another big signing? Because Bam is going to be FA in 2026, and he keeps playing like this we’re not going to sign him for 37 mil.
If those two alone are making over 100 million per year, it’s going to be tough.
FstLaneUkraine
No thanks, hard pass.
$59M for a 37 year old? Is this sub insane? I don’t like LeBron, but he’s not as productive as LeBron. Not even close.
Maybe I’m just cheap. We can already barely afford to outfit the team to compete and he wants to take even more of our cap space?
I’m tired of this guy. Half-assin it 90% of the time and now asking for a raise?
srbufi
on what basis does he deserve that at his age and play level?
twozeromm
Pay the man, don’t want another Wade situation. That hurt too much
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I hope Pat doesn’t do it
Bro is tryna gut our future 😂
I love Jimmy but nah. Let him go if that’s the case
So instead of the guaranteed 101 million in 2 years, he would ask 160 million in 3 years, ending the last season at 37 years old. We’re already commited for that next 2 seasons, so this extension wouldn’t change for the next couple of years, only the third
Get paid Jimmy!😎
I don’t think that’s true and I hope it is not. Jimmy strikes me as the type of player to sacrifice a little bit of cash to win a ring by letting the team bring in talent. Because if Miami were to win a title or two his endorsements would go crazy he would be a lock for the hall of fame and the amount of money he would make from endorsements would be out of this world. He is a player people want to see in commercials. And this team paying him that much money would shoot the team in the foot with title hopes. Now his extension I think is okay to give him if Miami could first find a way to land Donavan Mitchell and trade both Herro or Rozier for Mitchell. Then Miami could sign and trade who ever is left of the pair to sign a free agent which might be a smart move.
If he only wants 2 years. You 100% do it and go all in immediately IMO.
3 or 4 yrs and that’s just too much
2 year max that’s really a one year extension on his current deal? If we give him that we better actually try to compete instead of run it back. If not, trade him. Seems like a no brainer to extend him given he’s the only reason we’re even good, but I’d hope we don’t waste his time
Give it to him.
If it’s actually just two years I think you do it (and go all in, including luxury tax if you have to). Any more than that and I’d trade him.
Nah. I’ll pass.
Don’t do it. I need my to star to take regular season seriously too
This is MASSIVELY better than the alleged “Jaylen Brown money” report. All it does is lock in his player option and add an extra year or 2 depending if it has an option. So Jimbo could be a free agent in 2027 (with opt out) or 2028 (without one).
Either way it gives them a 3 year (2025-2027) window to figure things out regarding Jimbo and if it’s not looking good he can be a massive expiring to help us retool (cause they never rebuild).
Also Bam is not eligible for the supermax as he won’t win All-NBA or DPOY so it’s likely he wait until 2026 to hit free agency where he’ll be 28. In line for a max deal regardless if he doesn’t improve at all.
Hey Jimmy that money belongs to Jovic.
Love him but you can’t pay that and handicap the team for the foreseeable future
He’s already on contract for next year so it’s the two years after that. If we say yes we’re fucked
Jimmy is going to retire a Heat player. Both sides will make it work some way
please no
Raps fan here, but also been a heat fan for some time. As an outsider looking in, it’d be crazy to give him that extension. You’d be paying him 57 mil in his age 36 and 37 seasons when dude can barely play 60 games a season without breaking down in his age 34 season. There is no chance he’s capable of leading a playoff team in two years.
I would give it to him and then trade him to okc for all their picks.
/s? Maybe? Idk
delusional
8th seed play in teams back to back years. Its time to move on
That’s as team friendly deal as we’re gonna get with him.
that’s insane,
The style of play that we saw from him all season is not worth that type of money.
It all depends on the new contract and Salary Cap, but keep in mind that Anthony Davis is set to earn 70 mil in 27/28, so 55 a year doesn’t seem unrealistic for a guy like Jimmy.
But… how many 37/38 year old have you seen leading their team to a Championship?
I don’t know man. Jimmy has always been in this sort of in-between zone. He’s not an MVP caliber player, but he also shines bright when it matters the most, unlike some players who might be more talented but aren’t as clutch.
The point is: if you are paying Jimmy, you are paying him for the Playoffs. That means you want to win. Now, he’s not going to lead us to a chip at 38, so we would need other superstars while he’s still in good shape.
Will that leave enough space in the cap for another big signing? Because Bam is going to be FA in 2026, and he keeps playing like this we’re not going to sign him for 37 mil.
If those two alone are making over 100 million per year, it’s going to be tough.
No thanks, hard pass.
$59M for a 37 year old? Is this sub insane? I don’t like LeBron, but he’s not as productive as LeBron. Not even close.
Maybe I’m just cheap. We can already barely afford to outfit the team to compete and he wants to take even more of our cap space?
I’m tired of this guy. Half-assin it 90% of the time and now asking for a raise?
on what basis does he deserve that at his age and play level?
Pay the man, don’t want another Wade situation. That hurt too much
Bye, Jimmy.