JIMMY BUTLER ON THE MOVE? TRADE RUMORS HEAT UP: KNICKS, LAKERS, 76ERS TARGET BUTLER! LAKERS NEWS

JIMMY BUTLER ON THE MOVE? TRADE RUMORS HEAT UP: KNICKS, LAKERS, 76ERS TARGET BUTLER! LAKERS NEWS

hey come on we okay attack attack attack attack eight you can cut I promise I promise he facing me if you cut on the Baseline it’s a dunk listen when you set the screen like that sooner or later he going to start running back to you and I’m going to get a l Jimmy Butler has done a lot for the heat since being traded there in 2019 he’s made two all-star teams three all NBA teams an all defensive team and led them to two final runs the NBA is a what have you done for me lately League though after a first round exit in which Butler was not healthy enough to play Pat Riley seems like he might be ready to move on from the playoff Jimmy era the Heats team president raised some eyebrows when he expressed hesitation about extending his star at the end of the season we don’t have to do that for a year we have not discussed that internally right now but we have to look at making that kind of commitment Riley told reporters Riley said that Butler would not be traded for now but he didn’t sound all that happy with his franchise players performance he criticized Butler for trolling the Celtics during the Heat’s Swift first round loss expressing that if you’re not on the court playing you should keep your mouth shut that matches up with the increasingly loud Whispers that Butler’s future might not be in Miami according to the Athletics John Hollinger the six-time allstar is 34 years old and and on the verge of getting paid again that would complicate the Heat’s cap situation even further they’re already projected to be well into the taxs and likely over the first apron for a team that barely made the playoffs this season if Riley is starting to sour on Butler then this summer would be the time to trade him for maximum value here’s where he could end up Butler is under contract through the 2024 to 25 season with a 52.4 million player option for 2025 to 26 Butler is Seeking a 3-year $1 161.5 million deal this off season per the Miami Herold such an extension would guarantee his contract through 2027 when he will be 37 Riley made it clear that availability is Miami’s top concern as it relates to a long-term commitment and that comes as little surprise Butler has missed at least 18 regular season games in each of the last four seasons and that Trend typically doesn’t improve when a player enters his mid to late 30s the Knicks have been stockpiling assets for a star they have up to eight first round picks that they could move in a deal this summer along with a ton of matching salary Tom Tibido and Butler obviously have a strong connection dating from their days both in Chicago and Minnesota fibs has already traded for Butler once nothing would make him happier than another reunion New York is so reliant on Jaylen Brunson to produce everything for its offense Butler would give the Knicks a second option that could get to his spots on the floor along with an absolutely deadly closer at the end of games playoff Jimmy is one year removed from finishing runnerup in the clutch Player of the Year award and he’s shown his value over the years in the postseason where he regularly morphs into an MVP candidate the Knicks don’t have cap space to work with so they’d have to get up to Butler’s $ 48.7 million salary Julius Randall and buan bogdanovich are easy ways to match their 2024 first round pick is slotted at number 25 throw in an additional two firsts and this seems like the type of big deal needed to get Butler for the Heat this trade gets them out of luxury tax hell and gives them a younger player who can create some badly needed offense for them they were ranked 21st on that end of the floor this season Randall commands double teams regularly he’d be fantastic when surrounded by Miami’s Shooters he is a significantly worse player than Butler but the main draw would be a chance to take a small step back add picks to bring in another player down the road and get salary relief to usher in the next era of Heat basketball the Pistons are part of this deal for bookkeeping purposes as a team with a ton of cap space they can take in a player without having to send one back this would be a nice piece of business for them essentially reversing the trade that they made uh a few months ago and getting bogdanovich back for a fraction of the price that they traded him away for Detroit is trying to add veterans to improve next year so this would line up with its incentives the 76 ers made a massive mistake in choosing Tobias Harris over Butler back in 2019 it’s one that Jimmy still remembers this could be their chance to rectify that mistake Philadelphia has positioned itself for a unique offseason it has a ton of optionality with the ability to clear over $60 million in cap space that combined with up to five first rounders that they can move after the draft makes the 76 ers an attractive trade partner for the Heat this trade would make them a lot worse present day but they would be much better positioned for the future they get a young big man Prospect in Paul Reed who could be a killer defender in the heat system in addition they would get way under the tax and be able to completely reshape their roster they’d also add the number 16 pick in this year’s draft along with two not too distant future picks Philly’s reasons for doing this are obvious the 76 ER have needed a closer at the end of games and Butler is as good as it gets he and jool embiid already have a good relationship which would keep their MVP happy and Tyrese Maxi would fit in great alongside both of those Stars a better free agent isn’t available in this class so this would be the best possible outcome for the Sixers Lakers the Lakers would be salivating at the opportunity of adding Butler next to longtime playoff rival LeBron James they need more shot creation Butler can still do that at an extremely high level Los Angeles doesn’t have as much to offer as the Knicks or Sixers so it could only get into the butler sweep Stakes if those other teams decide that they didn’t want to throw in all of their draft Equity like the Knicks the Lakers don’t have cap space they’d have to rope in a team with money to spend like the Pistons to get the heat the salary savings that they’re seeking the Lakers would have to send out money to match Butler’s big salary D’Angelo Russell would have to opt into the next year of his deal for this to work which might not be too farfetched given how poorly he played in the 2024 n playoffs ruy haimura and Gabe Vincent would be the other outgoing pieces Los Angeles has up to three first rounders that it can move after the draft in 2024 2029 and 2031 it would need to include all of them to be competitive the heat would get the return of Vincent who played very well for them in the past haimura is a good young player who could give them some shot making and the draft compensation here isn’t bad three first rounders and two seconds from the Pistons this gets them out of the tax a starter from their finals team and another young starter quality player the Pistons would get a veteran guard who could show Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivy the ropes while adding some much needed shooting to their roster and wrestle it would be tough to get a player like him to sign in free agency SO trading for one is a good option for them as we wrap up today’s segment I want want to once again thank each and every one of you for tuning in your support means the world to us and we’re committed to bringing you the latest Lakers news and insights every step of the way so don’t forget to subscribe like and share our content and be sure to hit that notification Bell to stay up to date with all things Lakers until next time let’s rally behind our team and show them the unwavering support they deserve go Lakers LeBron james’ recent visit to Cleveland may have had more behind it than just watching a game according to Grant ath of NBA analysis Network LeBron’s presence courtside at a Cavaliers game might have been part of a larger strategy for the Los Angeles Lakers some League insiders speculate that James was using his trip to Cleveland to assess clutch Sports Group client Garland as a possible trade option for the Lakers abith wrote however the details of any potential trade package remain uncertain especially in terms terms of how it could benefit the Cavaliers in building around Mitchell while LeBron James and Darius Garland may not seem to share much on the surface both are represented by clutch Sports led by James’s close friend and business partner Rich Paul with this connection the groundwork for a potential pairing between the two players may already be in place Garland who averaged 18.0 points 6.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game this season is just 24 years old and has demonstrated significant potential as a scorer playmaker and leader for the Cavaliers however with two unsuccessful Seasons alongside Donovan Mitchell the Cavaliers seem prepared to shake up their back court with Garland likely being the first to move while it’s unclear which teams may be involved the Lakers are expected to be front runners in any potential Mitchell trade with LeBron leading the charge as a 2016 Champion alongside Kyrie Irving LeBron has a successful history with young star point guards suggesting he could Elevate Garland’s game if they were to become teammates this offseason the Lakers are anticipated to aggressively pursue star talent and the Cavaliers backourt situation presents a promising opportunity LeBron James wants the Lakers to make a move though LeBron James intentions behind attending the game in Cleveland remain uncertain he has been vocal about the Lakers needing to make moves to improve their roster last summer he pushed for the Lakers to sign Kyrie Irving before they opted to focus on strengthening their Supporting Cast with another disappointing season concluded the Lakers are approaching this offseason with a fresh perspective armed with talented players and some draft assets the Lakers are prepared to pay a significant price to secure another Marquee player while options may be limited this Summer names like Paul George Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland have emerged on the market at 39 years old LeBron is urging the Lakers to do whatever it takes to assemble a championship caliber team acquiring young standout Darius Garland could address many of their backcourt issues and provide the primary ball handler they’ve long sought lastly don’t forget to share this video with your fellow Lakers fans and spread the word about Los Angeles Lakers news today hit that like button subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an update thanks for tuning in and until next time go Lakers

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