Jimmy Butler is so gone. Which team should trade for him?

[Im Still Ballin]

I see why he's upset but man he can be such a stunt queen. Very sassy. Lose respect for someone who goes the Vince Carter route. Why not just man up and help your team in the meantime? I suppose he wants that bag and is willing to do anything to get it.

What about a Lavine swap or something?

[Full Court]

I see why he's upset but man he can be such a stunt queen. Very sassy. Lose respect for someone who goes the Vince Carter route. Why not just man up and help your team in the meantime? I suppose he wants that bag and is willing to do anything to get it.

What about a Lavine swap or something?

As a Bulls fan, I'd love for a Lavine/Butler swap, but realistiscally there's no way that happens. Not unless Miami is crazy. I don't know how they juggle their cap space, but the Nuggets should make a play for him.

[Im Still Ballin]

Houston is interesting but I don't know if they should **** with what they've built.

[AirBonner]

Okc

[Real Men Wear Green]

Knicks should trade OG Anunoby for him. They would instantly become the fashionable choice to win the East and I would honestly see them as a major threat for one year.

[RRR3]

Nap Riley's fault for refusing to upgrade the team for years.

[Full Court]

Houston is interesting but I don't know if they should **** with what they've built.

They should not. They've got a good thing going, and there's no reason to disrupt the chemistry. Plus Butler's too injury prone to count on the short term gains.

[Mask the Embiid]

come home.... lets complete this process

[AirBonner]

Full tank process. The way it started

[90sgoat]

Mavs could definitely use him, if not for the obscene contract.

[Xiao Yao You]

Knicks should trade OG Anunoby for him. They would instantly become the fashionable choice to win the East and I would honestly see them as a major threat for one year.

Im sure thibs would be on board anyway

[PeroAntic]

Knicks should trade OG Anunoby for him. They would instantly become the fashionable choice to win the East and I would honestly see them as a major threat for one year.

No way he will want to team up with KAT again after the last time. Jimmy hates the guy and thinks hes soft.

[Real Men Wear Green]

No way he will want to team up with KAT again after the last time. Jimmy hates the guy and thinks hes soft.

I have no problem with that.

He's close to "old" but may have one more great run in him. If he does I would prefer it happen for a Western team. If he wants a situation where he has a shot at winning as one of the main guys I don't see many better situations for him. Maybe if Denver can get something done without losing Jokic.

[PeroAntic]

I have no problem with that.

He's close to "old" but may have one more great run in him. If he does I would prefer it happen for a Western team. If he wants a situation where he has a shot at winning as one of the main guys I don't see many better situations for him. Maybe if Denver can get something done without losing Jokic.

If he lands in the West anywhere is a good destination. Warriors, Spurs, Kings... all can give enough pieces for him and still be able to make a title run.

[Real Men Wear Green]

If he lands in the West anywhere is a good destination. Warriors, Spurs, Kings... all can give enough pieces for him and still be able to make a title run.
Him and Wembanyama would be formidable and he's interesting in the Kings although who they have left after trading for him is a big question. Golden State is not big enough up front. After they trade off Kuminga and Wiggins or something like that I don't see how they get the bigs they would need.

[Wally450]

Imagine if Pat Riley sent him to Washington?

[tpols]

Knicks should trade OG Anunoby for him. They would instantly become the fashionable choice to win the East and I would honestly see them as a major threat for one year.


That would be an upgrade but the Knicks are already playing like one of the best teams in the league right now 4th best record in the NBA. You were wildly off in your prediction of them this year when told how good they were going to be with their All Star additions.

I wonder if Butler still has beef with KAT though like he did in Minnesota. Butler is a drama queen.

[Real Men Wear Green]

That would be an upgrade but the Knicks are already playing like one of the best teams in the league right now 4th best record in the NBA. You were wildly off in your prediction of them this year when told how good they were going to be with their All Star additions.

I wonder if Butler still has beef with KAT though like he did in Minnesota. Butler is a drama queen.

How was my prediction wildly off?

[tpols]

How was my prediction wildly off?

You brushed them off like they were nothing for months but they clearly have been playing like a contender. Just gonna come down to health.

[Real Men Wear Green]

You brushed them off like they were nothing for months but they clearly have been playing like a contender. Just gonna come down to health.

So of course you aren't going to quote me, that would require knowing what you were talking about.

I didn't think the Knicks can beat the Celtics in a series. And I still don't. I would be more worried about the Celtics in a series with the Bucks or if the Sixers stayed healthy. Knicks would be counting on a huge series from Brunson who would be getting guarded by the best defensive backcourt in the NBA in Holliday and White. If they put KAT at the 4 he's in a bad match up with Tatum and if they put him at center they have no rim protection. And may have no rim protection regardless.

Now point out what has been proven wrong.

[Xiao Yao You]

No way he will want to team up with KAT again after the last time. Jimmy hates the guy and thinks hes soft.

Said hed go anywhere. Looks like hes at the point of just hoping someone will want him and pay him

[Jasper]

I see why he's upset but man he can be such a stunt queen. Very sassy. Lose respect for someone who goes the Vince Carter route. Why not just man up and help your team in the meantime? I suppose he wants that bag and is willing to do anything to get it.

What about a Lavine swap or something?

Butler is a press hound... either the Lakers or the Suns

I actually hope PG gets traded for him.. lmfao

[Patrick Chewing]

come home.... lets complete this process

:roll:

[imdaman99]

Knicks should trade OG Anunoby for him. They would instantly become the fashionable choice to win the East and I would honestly see them as a major threat for one year.

Get outta here, OG >>>>> current Jimmy

[RRR3]

Get outta here, OG >>>>> current Jimmy
:kobe:

[Real Men Wear Green]

Get outta here, OG >>>>> current Jimmy

He is but that is likely partially due to a weak effort from an unmotivated Butler. I don't blame anyone that holds that against him when evaluating his value but some team like the Bucks may step in and make people regret that stance.

[Phoenix]

He's been suspended 7 games. Suffice to say he's never suiting up in a Heat uniform again.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He's been suspended 7 games. Suffice to say he's never suiting up in a Heat uniform again.

Riley is spiteful...I love it. Of course I'm a Celtics fan. Means he might jsend him somewhere like Washington or not move him at all if the price isn't right. A real contender will have to overpay.

[RRR3]

Riley is spiteful...I love it. Of course I'm a Celtics fan. Means he might jsend him somewhere like Washington or not move him at all if the price isn't right. A real contender will have to overpay.
Good to know you were still scared of us :pimp:

[Real Men Wear Green]

Good to know you were still scared of us :pimp:

The 17-15 team that just suspended their third-best player... who the Cs beat 4-1?

No sorry.

"But Butler didn't play in that series!"

Yeah and he hasn't been playing this season either.

[RRR3]

The 17-15 team that just suspended their third-best player... who the Cs beat 4-1?

No sorry.

"But Butler didn't play in that series!"

Yeah and he hasn't been playing this season either.
But when Butler played you were afraid of us.

So if we trade him for someone of similar impact, we should be in good shape yes?

[Real Men Wear Green]

But when Butler played you were afraid of us.

So if we trade him for someone of similar impact, we should be in good shape yes?

I respect what Butler had done in the two Heat finals runs. But no I'm not scared because the Celtics are a legitimately great team. Miami is a scrappy team with a few good players. You can upset a young talented opponent like that but you're not really elite. This matured Celtic team isn't losing to that.

And then you are hoping I feel fear of whoever Riley might trade him for?

Nope. I dont even know who that is. If an angry Pat Riley trades him for Kyle Kuzma? Anyone can beat anyone in theory but things like talent do matter.

[RRR3]

I respect what Butler had done in the two Heat finals runs. But no in not scared because the Celtics are a legitimately great team. Miami is a scrappy team with a few good players. You can upset a young talented opponent like that but you're not really elite. This matured Celtic team isn't losing to that.

And then you are hoping I feel great of whoever Riley might trade him for?

Nope. I dont even know who that is. If an angry Pat Riley trades him for Kyle Kuzma? Anyone can beat anyone in theory but things like talent do matter.
If Riley selfishly makes the team worse just to prove a point, he should step down as GM. Idk who would be available that would have similar impact, Embiid perhaps if Philly wants to blow it up?

[Real Men Wear Green]

If Riley selfishly makes the team worse just to prove a point, he should step down as GM. Idk who would be available that would have similar impact, Embiid perhaps if Philly wants to blow it up?

If that deal goes down a lot of people are getting fired. But no it's not going to happen.

[Manny98]

I saw neither Golden State or Houston are interested in trading for him

[Im Still Ballin]

I saw neither Golden State or Houston are interested in trading for him

New CBA going to **** his bag up.

[PeroAntic]

I saw neither Golden State or Houston are interested in trading for him

I don't understand GSW. Jimmy would be perfect #2 option for one last run for Steph.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I don't understand GSW. Jimmy would be perfect #2 option for one last run for Steph.
But who do they have to give up for him? If it's something like wiggins, Kuminga + they have to figure out how they cover for his 20+ missed games on top of everything else.

[E_Stamkos]

Trade destinations aside... This is yet another reason why the league is ailing. Another disgruntled diva who will alienate his team before his contract expires. The NBA has the most off-putting, classless stars in all of pro sports.

[rawimpact]

Jimmy burns bridges whereever he goes... dude may be a great player but he is immature when it comes to professionalism.

[bullettooth]

Toronto. Anyone going to that dumpster fire city is the worst kind of punishment.

[Meticode]

No team should trade for him.

[90sgoat]

His salary is insane though.

I can't see how any team would want to pay that amount of money on the next contract with all his missing of games in recent years.

He is a player that moves the needle for contender though. Knicks would benefit. Mavs. Warriors.

[Xiao Yao You]

Sounds like suns want him and are willing to pay him if they can get domeone to yake beal and for him to waive his no trade clause. Off season probably more likely id guess

[Real Men Wear Green]

Doesn't want Bucks or Grizzlies (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jimmy-butler-trade-rumors-heat-receiving-poo-poo-platter-offers-grizzlies-among-teams-told-to-stay-away/)

Good...I dont want him on the Bucks. But in the flip side this seems kind of nuts. I don't think the Bucks can make it happen without giving up Lillaird anyway but he's really not making this easy. There is a number of first round picks that gets the Heat to accept Beal and I bet he waives his no trade clause for a better team and getting to start again. But if he's going to force it to this extent we could see something like that Paul George trade that created the current Thunder team.

[Xiao Yao You]

Funny now there are trams he font want. Initially it was anyone that would pay him

[ILLsmak]

haaa read beal for butler. loool yooo.

I can't believe the Heat would take beal.

-Smak

[E_Stamkos]

Jimmy "I want to get my joy back" Butler

****ing clown.

[ILLsmak]

Jimmy "I want to get my joy back" Butler

****ing clown.

Heard he's dating Kamala.

-Smak

[Real Men Wear Green]

Butler suspended again, two games for missing team flight. They should probably just take Phoenix offer or whatever the best deal out there is. Most teams in reality shouldn't bother with Butler at this point because it's apparent that if you don't keep him happy he's going to be a problem and if you hand him 200 mil at this stage of his career you're nuts.

[Axe]

He used to be so proud back then playing for miami and even announced considering retiring with the heat.

Well, not the case anymore nowadays. I still wonder when this downfall started. Most likely last year before the playoffs began.

[Real Men Wear Green]

When they were going to the finals it probably seemed like he was a Heat legend and would be take care of. But for them that most likely means handing him a job like Haslem or Zo after he retires not paying him 50 to 60 mil per to play 50 games.

[ILLsmak]

He used to be so proud back then playing for miami and even announced considering retiring with the heat.

Well, not the case anymore nowadays. I still wonder when this downfall started. Most likely last year before the playoffs began.

People gave him a lot of props, but I always thought he was a cancer. Did make Finals tho.

-Smak

[L.Kizzle]

Jimmy Butler hasn't been an All-Star in 3 seasons.
Who does he think he is.

[PeroAntic]

Jimmy Butler hasn't been an All-Star in 3 seasons.
Who does he think he is.

He is a top 10 player in the league thats who he is.

What a stupid argument about not being an all star when we know Jimmy doesn't care and goes through the motions in the regular season. When the stakes are the highest, I would have him on my side more than anyone else.

[ILLsmak]

He is a top 10 player in the league thats who he is.

What a stupid argument about not being an all star when we know Jimmy doesn't care and goes through the motions in the regular season. When the stakes are the highest, I would have him on my side more than anyone else.

The only dude I can think of that I **** w/ that dyed his hair is Rodman. He still had clown tendencies. All the other dudes that I can think of who dyed their hair were weirdos.

Regardless of his talent, dude is triggered. Doesn't matter what he could be, tho I doubt he's still that good anymore, because he's not as long as he is where he is. He doesn't wanna be there.

But for real hair dying is a strange form of expression for a dude.

-Smak

[Real Men Wear Green]

He is a top 10 player in the league thats who he is.

What a stupid argument about not being an all star when we know Jimmy doesn't care and goes through the motions in the regular season. When the stakes are the highest, I would have him on my side more than anyone else.

If a guy is being paid 50 mil... and wants to be paid 50 to 60 mil per for the next 4 years...is it unreasonable to expect him to care and do his best to play as much as possible?

He's not top 10. He's not even an allstar anymore. He doesn't get graded on a curve with apathy as his excuse.

[ILLsmak]

If a guy is being paid 50 mil... and wants to be paid 50 to 60 mil per for the next 4 years...is it unreasonable to expect him to care and do his best to play as much as possible?

He's not top 10. He's not even an allstar anymore. He doesn't get graded on a curve with apathy as his excuse.

Oh, I fux with Marcus Smart, too, thanks for reminding me.

-Smak

[L.Kizzle]

He is a top 10 player in the league thats who he is.

What a stupid argument about not being an all star when we know Jimmy doesn't care and goes through the motions in the regular season. When the stakes are the highest, I would have him on my side more than anyone else.
Now that I think of it, I'm note sure he was ever a top 10 player in the league.

[RRR3]

Now that I think of it, I'm note sure he was ever a top 10 player in the league.
-____-

[PeroAntic]

He's not top 10.

He is when it counts



He's not even an allstar anymore.

Irrelevant



He doesn't get graded on a curve with apathy as his excuse.
He should because we're talking about pure ability not auxiliary stuff.


But we are already seeing revisionism by statwatchers, casuals and other prisoners of the moment. As if Jimmy did not take an underdog Miami team to the finals twice in this era of insane competition.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I guess it never counts.

[Hey Yo]

Feb. 2
9:30 p.m. ET: Jimmy Butler has communicated to the Golden State Warriors that he's unwilling to sign an extension with the team and, therefore, trade talks to send him to Golden State have ended for now, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

8:29 p.m. ET: The Sacramento

[beasted]

Butler is going all in on Phoenix as if Beal doesn't have a no- trade clause and the ability to kill any deal.

He'll then throw more bitchfits blaming Riley when he should look in the mirror.

[John8204]

Man talk about pretzel logic...

Jimmy is a cancer no team wants him
We will only sign Jimmy if he agrees to an extension

[Real Men Wear Green]

Man talk about pretzel logic...

Jimmy is a cancer no team wants him
We will only sign Jimmy if he agrees to an extension

I'm not hearing people say that no team wants him, just that he's a pain in the ass and most teams don't want to give him an extension. Allegedly the Warriors are one of the few teams that do and with Curry he had a chance to win some games and he still won't accept it. He's insisting on Phoenix as much as he can with the extension but Phoenix would have to trade a guy with a no-trade clause that Miami doesn't want. Things are being made difficult.

[GOBB]

Knicks wouldn’t be a bad idea on paper. Especially short term. They be more of a threat to make it out the East. But because the game isn’t solely done on paper. A lot of other questions come into play. One being Kat vs Jimmy. The stuff Jimmy said about Kat and stood on? You don’t easily forget. There could be some tension/animosity and the first time things go wrong that would flare back up. And you’ll be looking to move Jimmy again. But Jimmy is an upgrade over OG.

[Hey Yo]

Butler hasn't played 70+ gms since the 2017 season. His most since then was just 2yrs ago at 64gms. Not to mention he'll be 36 before the start of next season.

Outside of age and injuries, I just don't think the risk outweighs the reward.