Jimmy Butler ready to leave Miami Heat
Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler is reportedly considering leaving the Miami Heat.
Details: According to ESPN, the 35-year-old has not officially requested a trade but is determined to depart before the February 6 trade deadline. The Heat are open to trade discussions involving Butler.
Butler is under contract with Miami for $49 million this season, with a player option for $52 million in the 2025-26 season, following failed negotiations over an extension last summer.
Background: Butler joined the Heat in 2019 and has twice led the team to the NBA Finals. This season, he is averaging 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
Regarded as one of the league’s elite players, Butler is a postseason mainstay, having made the playoffs in 12 of his first 13 seasons. His tenure with Miami has included two NBA Finals appearances and another trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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