The Philadelphia 76ers franchise is looking to reunite with forward Jimmy Butler, with a new contract extension to tempt him if he is traded from the Miami Heat. successfully
Report from ‘Philadelphia Inquirer Sports’ that Butler has a guaranteed contract with Miami for next season worth $48.7 million, with a player option worth 52.4 million in 2025-26. Million USD
He has previously hinted that he is willing to decline his player option for the Heat if he gets a new contract in the 2024 off-season, adding two more years worth $113 million.
But if the agency doesn’t comply, he will play at Kasaya Center for just one more year. Then reject the player’s option to enter the free agent market and sign with another company for full value at the end of the 2025 season.
Incidentally, Butler is Philadelphia’s backup option because his first target is still LA Clippers forward Paul George in case he declines his $48 million player option to relinquish his status. Unrestricted Free Agent
The 6- time All-Star played for the 76ers during the 2018-19 season, averaging 18.2 points , 4 assists , with that team losing to the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs , Game 7. series , and the ‘ Canadian Dinosaurs ‘ fought their way to the championship title in the end.
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