Despite rumors surfacing in recent months, it seems Jimmy Butler returning to the Philadelphia 76ers is falling out of the picture
The idea of a reunion between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is appealing on the surface, but is separating itself from reality.
Butler is under contract next year but has a player option for the 2025-26 season. If the Heat are unwilling to pay Butler the desired extension, a change of scenery is the most probable outcome."I think it would be great, but I don't think it's plausible at all," Pompey said. "I don't. I think that the thing is, when you look at Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat do not want to trade Jimmy Butler I mean, the Sixers are just like any other team if you trade for Jimmy Butler.
Butler averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5 assists on 49.9 percent shooting and 41.4 percent from three-point range in 60 appearances last season. After seeing Butler's impressive tenure with the Heat, it's no secret Philadelphia's front office is hoping for a second chance. "I don't see it happening just because I don't see Miami trying to trade Jimmy. Let's face it, with Jimmy, they've been to two NBA Finals, and they have the fifth-best record in the NBA since he's been there," Pompey said. "I feel like if they did trade him, they're going to try and trade him to a team that has more 'help the team now' assets as opposed to future draft picks.
The 76ers opted to re-sign forward Tobias Harris over Butler following the 2019 season, a mistake in the eyes of many. Heat team president Pat Riley and the front office understand the value of the six-time All-Star, meaning the Sixers may have already missed their chance.Anthony Pasciolla is a sports writer who has contributed to FanNation's Inside the Heat since June 2023. He also works as a contributing writer for Basketball News.
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