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Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler wants Ben Simmons to attack every time he gets the chance

Jimmy Butler is hoping to see a radical change in Ben Simmons’ aggressiveness through the rest of a closely-contested series against the Toronto Raptors, after the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves with a series tied at 2-2, with only one home game left. “I told him (Simmons): every time down the floor to attack,” said Butler, […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrett Brown praises Jimmy Butler for keeping Sixers in Game 4 despite loss

When the Philadelphia 76ers acquired star forward Jimmy Butler, Sixers fans envisioned playoff performances that would elevate the team to new heights. On Sunday afternoon, Butler awarded them with an excellent showing, but couldn’t push the Sixers to victory. Sixers head coach Brett Brown was still proud of his star, mentioning how impressive his hustle […]

Indiana Pacers3 reasons Jimmy Butler could be ideal for the Indiana Pacers

The pressure will be on the Indiana Pacers to make big moves this summer. They’ve been promoting the fact that they have so much cap space for the free agency in 2019 since trading away former franchise-player Paul George. The fact that the Pacers are projected to have nearly $43 million in salary cap space […]

Philadelphia 76ersPoint guard Jimmy Butler has changed the game for the 76ers

Jimmy Butler has a reputation of being a difficult person to work with, but he’s made a name for himself these playoffs as a clutch performer. Leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Raptors, Butler has been most dominant playing point guard. When All-Star point guard Ben Simmons goes to […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrett Brown discusses the role changes of Jimmy Butler, Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown was forced to make some changes in his game plan in order to put up a fight against the Toronto Raptors. Among them, was increasing the usage of Jimmy Butler in pick-and-roll situations, while dialing Ben Simmons as an utility man that can run the break and dominate transition. […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler trolls Greg Monroe about botched layup

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler was one of the first to call out teammate Greg Monroe for his embarrassing missed layup in the fourth quarter of their Game 3 victory against the Toronto Raptors. Butler and company were in a jovial mood following their 116-95 blowout win against the Raptors, and after the game, the […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler sends encouraging message to Tyus Jones' mother through his shoes

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler has reached out to Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones’ ailing mother. Butler wore a pair of pink Air Jordan 32 Lows with the inscription, “Mama Jones We Fighting” during Game 3 of the Sixers’ playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on May 2. .@jimmybutler uses his pink Air Jordan […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers HC Brett Brown speaks out on the relationship between Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler

The Philadelphia 76ers have always been a team full of personalities. Unfortunately, those loud personalities in the Sixers don’t always get along. But this season, everything seemed to click just fine. The team has had its usual bit of drama, but two of its biggest stars — center Joel Embiid and forward Jimmy Butler — […]

Miami Heat3 reasons the Heat should pursue Jimmy Butler in free agency

There are plenty of superstar free agent targets in the 2019 offseason for the Miami Heat to choose from. One of them was a trade target by Pat Riley and company last October until talks fell apart at the last minute. Jimmy Butler should have been a member of the Heat this past season. A […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler admits he doesn't like shooting 3's, says he's 'going to continue to play the game the right way'

In the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 2 win against the Toronto Raptors, Sixers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler did something he’s never done in his NBA career before. Butler attempted 10 3-pointers. It was the most attempts from beyond the arc Butler has launched in a game since he came into the NBA back in 2011. […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Joel Embiid told Jimmy Butler to 'go get this one' before Game 2 vs. Raptors

Joel Embiid managed to suit up for Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors, despite his status being murky after dealing with symptoms of gastroenteritis before Monday’s tip-off. The Philadelphia 76ers big man told teammate Jimmy Butler to get the win, given that he was doing all he could to be out on the floor: “He […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler couldn't care less about snapping 14-game skid vs. Raptors in Toronto

Jimmy Butler’s heroics were enough to complete the task for the Philadelphia 76ers, stealing a road game and tying up the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 1-1 against the Toronto Raptors. Butler’s brilliant 30 points spearheaded the win, but the two-way star wasn’t impressed or relieved by the Sixers finally coming to The Six and winning after […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler has hilarious response to Brett Brown's 'James Butler' comment

After the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 2 win against the Toronto Raptors, Sixers head coach Brett Brown praised Jimmy Butler for his efforts and called him ‘James’ instead of ‘Jimmy’ to emphasize that he was the ‘adult in the gym.’ Butler was made aware of Brown’s antics, though, and clarified to everyone that his real name […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler is 3rd Sixers player with 30-10-5 line in the playoffs in the last 40 years

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler was nothing short of stellar in their Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors. Apart from the victory, he became just the third Sixers player to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a playoffs game in the last 40 years. Per Stat Muse, Butler joined […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrett Brown says Jimmy Butler was an 'incredible rock' for Sixers in Game 2 win

The Philadelphia 76ers evened things up in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Toronto Raptors 94-89 behind a stellar performance from their veteran star Jimmy Butler. After scoring just 10 points in Game 1, Butler erupted for 30 in Game 2. He shot 9-of-22 from the field, including 4-of-10 from behind the […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers star Jimmy Butler acknowledges 'the heat is on'

After making easy work of the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, The Philadelphia 76ers are now in an all-out battle against the Toronto Raptors in the second round. Following the Sixers’ 108-95 defeat in Game 1, there will be a lot riding in Game 2, as there will be the rest of the way […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers All-Star Ben Simmons seems satisfied with his defense on red-hot Kawhi Leonard in Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers stars Ben Simmons and Jimmy Butler alternated defensive tasks on Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard in Game 1. Leonard didn’t seem fazed whenever he was matched up with the Sixers’ best defensive players as he unloaded 45 points, but Simmons seems satisfied with his defensive effort. Per Sopan Deb of the New York […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler explains how he plans to counter Kawhi Leonard in Game 2

Jimmy Butler is one of the better perimeter defenders in the NBA, but even he could not stop Kawhi Leonard in the Toronto Raptors’ 108-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Leonard erupted for 45 points, including 28 in the first half, converting on 16 of 23 field goal attempts and attacking Butler […]

Toronto RaptorsVideo: Raptors' Kawhi Leonard pulls off 360 layup over Jimmy Butler, Drake shouts 'he can't guard you'

The second round match-up between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers is going to be a slugfest. Both rosters are star-studded, and this series will be full of highlight reel plays. Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard might be the best player on the court in this series, and he tried to prove it on Saturday […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler's camp met with 76ers GM Elton Brand before, after trade to express interest in re-signing

Jimmy Butler’s escape from the Minnesota Timberwolves brought along a bevy of questions after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that wasn’t initially on his shortlist of preferred destinations. Butler’s camp had Miami, Los Angeles, and New York as his favorite landing spots, but as it turned out, Sixers GM Elton Brand […]

Philadelphia 76ersVideo: Jimmy Butler puts together an Easter egg hunt for Sixers staff

Jimmy Butler will enter free agency this summer, but that doesn’t mean he won’t return to the Philadelphia 76ers on a long-term deal next season. Butler and the Sixers throttled the Brooklyn Nets 122-100 at Wells Fargo Center to close out their first-round series on Tuesday night. Wednesday, the 29-year-old shooting guard held his first-ever […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says Jimmy Butler helped 'change the culture' with Timberwolves

Jimmy Butler wasn’t in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform for a great deal of his career, but he definitely found a way to make his mark on the franchise. Tom Thibodeau, who coached Butler on both the Chicago Bulls and most recently the Timberwolves, had nothing but good things to say about the 29-year-old shooting guard […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler says Sixers have an 'opportunity to do something special'

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler appears to have settled in nicely with the Sixers. Now on the brink of closing out their first-round matchup against the Brooklyn Nets with a Game 5 win on Tuesday, Butler spoke out on how he believes he is currently part of something special: “I’ll be here in Philly for […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrett Brown says Jimmy Butler 'thrives under blankets of controversy and heat-of-the-battle type moments'

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown was not overly concerned about Jimmy Butler’s ejection in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. As it turns out, a heated Butler is one capable of impacting his team beyond scoring, but bringing the right momentum and attitude to light a fire under his teammates. “Jimmy […]

Los Angeles LakersKnicks, Nets, Lakers and Clippers could become the NBA's next super teams

The summer free agency frenzy is just a few months away and though the NBA is in the midst of the postseason, one can’t help but get excited for the future of the league. That’s because the 2019 offseason promises to shake the very foundations of the league with a number of past and present […]

Philadelphia 76ersNets' Jared Dudley, Sixers' Jimmy Butler fined for Game 4 altercation

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler and Brooklyn Nets veteran Jared Dudley for initiating the altercation that took place in Game 4 of first round playoff series. Dudley took the brunt of the hit and as he was fined $25,000. Meanwhile, Butler was fined $15,000 for his involvement in the incident. Fortunately, […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid says he's going to pay Jimmy Butler's fine for getting ejected in Game 4

Sixers star center Joel Embiid says he’s going to pay small forward Jimmy Butler’s fine for getting ejected in Game 4. Butler and Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley were both ejected in Game 4. After Embiid fouled Nets big man Jarrett Allen hard, Dudley came out of nowhere and shoved Embiid. Butler went right back […]

Philadelphia 76ersOfficiating chief explains double-ejection, flagrant call on Joel Embiid in Game 4 of Sixers-Nets series

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 112-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets, NBA referee and crew chief Ed Malloy explained the officials’ side on what led to the ejections of Jimmy Butler and Jared Dudley, as well as the flagrant foul called on Joel Embiid, who were all involved in the third quarter melee. The incident started […]

Philadelphia 76ersJoel Embiid, Jimmy Butler react to double ejection involving Jared Dudley

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler was ejected in the Sixers’ Game 4 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday after he shoved Nets forward Jared Dudley, who pushed Joel Embiid after Embiid fouled Jarrett Allen hard. Embiid was called for a Flagrant 1 foul. Dudley, like Butler, was ejected. Butler and Embiid discussed the […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler embracing leadership role during Nets series

Philadephia 76ers star Jimmy Butler continued to embrace his role as one of the team’s primary leaders during their series with the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers grabbed a crucial victory at Barclays Center on Thursday night, and they’ll now try to get another win in Game 4 on Saturday. And while Butler has only scored […]

Philadelphia 76ersOwner wants to keep Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler despite knowing it will get expensive

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand told the media the franchise had every intention of keeping the core of four star players together shortly after acquiring Tobias Harris in a trade with the L.A. Clippers. The Sixers had previously acquired Jimmy Butler early in the season, but was in need of another floor-spacer in the […]

Boston CelticsNBA executive thinks East playoffs are going to have a big impact on what happens this summer in free agency

An anonymous NBA executive thinks the 2019 playoffs are going to have a massive impact on what happens this summer in free agency, especially in the Eastern Conference, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler and Toronto Raptors swingman Kawhi Leonard will become […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler is bothered by having no assists in Game 1 vs. Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers took a gut punch in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, taking a 111-102 loss at home, where they were fervently booed throughout the course of the game. Jimmy Butler’s game-high 36 points weren’t enough to catch up to the Nets, and neither was his impactful play […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler not worried after Sixers' Game 1 loss, says 'it could be a lot worse'

Even though the Philadelphia 76ers dropped their series opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday amidst a cellphone controversy and some back talk between Ben Simmons and some fans, they are remaining positive, including Jimmy Butler. Speaking of Butler, he was easily the best player on the floor for Philly in Game 1. He posted […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler discusses Sixers' defense in Game 1 loss to Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers did not start the postseason as they would have liked. Jimmy Butler knows it, and he knows what his team must do to change the conversation. With the 76ers coming up way short against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of the team’s opening-round series, Philadelphia knows a strong bounce-back effort will […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Jimmy Butler wants Joel Embiid to stay healthy instead of playing hurt

Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid was clearly not 100 percent in Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets. His Sixers teammate Jimmy Butler could tell. While Embiid finished with 22 points and 15 rebounds in 24 minutes, the Sixers’ best player shot only 5-of-15 from the field and didn’t look like his usual dominant […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers owner Josh Harris 'hopeful' to re-sign Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, J.J. Redick

The Philadelphia 76ers will have three big free agents to worry about this offseason, as the contracts of Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and J.J. Redick will all expire this summer. However, 76ers owner Josh Harris is hoping that he can get all three re-signed: “I’m hopeful that they’ll be playing with us for a long, […]

Philadelphia 76ersVideo: Jimmy Butler hilariously makes a paper airplane on Sixers bench

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler knows how to have a good time on the bench, and Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls was no exception. While the Sixers were thrashing Chicago in a game in which Greg Monroe hit his first career three-pointer, Butler was busy crafting a paper airplane. Throughout the video, it […]

Philadelphia 76ersJimmy Butler out, Joel Embiid questionable vs. Bulls

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler will sit out the team’s game against the Chicago Bulls tonight, while All-Star center Joel Embiid will be a game-time decision, The Athletic’s Derek Bodner reports. 5:30 pm #sixers injury report:– Jimmy Butler (out, back tightness)– James Ennis (out, right quad contusion)– Joel Embiid: questionable, left knee soreness. — Derek […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers' Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler questionable to face Bulls on Saturday

The Philadelphia 76ers are listing center Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers are coming off a 128-122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Embiid played, but Butler didn’t. #Sixers’ @JimmyButler (back) and @JoelEmbiid (knee) are questionable for tomorrow’s game at #Bulls — Keith Pompey […]

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