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The Los Angeles Lakers, it’s finally clear, will have enough cap space this summer to add a third max-level free agent next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Nearly two weeks of confusion and speculation ended on Thursday when ESPN reported that the Washington Wizards, with the carrot of a 2022 second-round pick from Los […]

An NBA scout says Jimmy Butler playing on the Houston Rockets with James Harden and Chris Paul is “not a great fit offensively,” according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Numerous reports have suggested Butler is interested in signing with the Rockets this summer. For that to happen, the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston would need […]

The Houston Rockets are under the firm belief that they lead the sweepstakes for soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jimmy Butler, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The organization can’t acquire him as simply as a free agent signing, given their heavily-cluttered roster, but would instead be forced to pursue a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia […]

The Houston Rockets have been relentless in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler and as it turns out, the Philadelphia 76ers wouldn’t be opposed to a sign-and-trade scenario if their two-way wing wasn’t on board with staying in the City of Brotherly Love. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sixers would rather recoup some […]

A recent report hinting the potential pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler has now sparked flames around the league. The initial report by SNY’s Ian Begley claimed that several teams envisioned pairing the two-way aces together, and Sam Amick of The Athletic has taken it one step further, linking that connection to the LA Clippers: […]

The Houston Rockets may be pursuing a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers for Jimmy Butler, but that doesn’t mean the 76ers and Butler are going to indulge them. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, there is no indication that Philadelphia is even interested in completing a sign-and-trade with Houston, nor is there […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still confident they can re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris once free agency begins this Sunday. The Sixers are dealing with stiff competition, though: Philadelphia has been privately expressing confidence around NBA that it can re-sign Butler and Tobias Harris, but Houston remains on case of selling Butler/76ers with a sign-and-trade […]

Count Chris Broussard among those who don’t think Jimmy Butler would fit all that well with the Houston Rockets. The Fox Sports analyst spoke of the report that the Rockets are aiming to do a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers in order to land Butler, saying that the potential move wouldn’t make any sense: "Jimmy […]

The Houston Rockets are offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker individually to teams with cap space in hopes of acquiring a valuable first-round pick that could then be sent to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Jimmy Butler: Reporting w/ @ZachLowe: Houston’s offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ […]

Multiple teams across the league have expressed the desire to pair forward Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler in the offseason, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Those teams would still need to create the cap space necessary to make room for two max slots, as both stars would command a maximum contract for four years. Leonard […]

The Houston Rockets want Jimmy Butler, but if they fail in their bid to acquire the Philadelphia 76ers swingman, they still have six other targets that they would turn their focus on. The Rockets seem intent on re-calibrating their roster in the summer. However, while Butler is their dream addition, they also have the likes […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly confident in their pursuit of Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler, who they will meet in Philly when free agency starts. Houston has set their sights on Butler as they aim to make a splash this free agency. Daryl Morey and Co. are reportedly planning to do anything to get the […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly plan to recruit Jimmy Butler to push the Philadelphia 76ers for a sign-and-trade deal once free agency starts on June 30, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The four-time All-Star has reportedly been talking to Rockets star James Harden about playing together in […]

It has been clear to anyone familiar with the NBA that the Brooklyn Nets are big-game hunting this summer. They’ve made the necessary moves to create cap space and sit in prime position to sign two star free agents. Per Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn is almost a done deal. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have big decisions to make this offseason with superstars Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler hitting free agency in July. The Sixers tried to go all-out in the recently concluded 2018-19 season when they made separate trades to acquire Harris and Butler despite the fact that both stars are set to become free […]

Jimmy Butler is taking it easy in the lead up to his first foray into unrestricted free agency. The Philadelphia 76ers star and noted soccer fan is in Brazil this week to take in the 2019 Copa America, a quadrennial international men’s soccer tournament. Given his well-known fandom of Brazil striker Neymar, it should come […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly given general manager Elton Brand the green light to do everything he could to re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris this summer. Both players were acquired by the team through trades last season and have helped the team become one of the best in the Eastern Conference. However, the Sixers […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly believe they have a chance at acquiring All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler this summer, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN reported last week Butler and Rockets superstar guard James Harden have been talking this summer about playing with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers management has given GM Elton Brand the green light to do everything he could to re-sign Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler. "I know Sixers Ownership has given Elton Brand the go-ahead to do what he needs to do to retain Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris" –@marczumoff with @975Mornings — Marc Farzetta (@MarcFarzetta) […]

The Houston Rockets are expected to make a run at Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler in free agency this summer. Butler will become a free agent in July after opting out of the final year of his contract worth $19 million. And according to Brian Smith of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets are already preparing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly confident they can sign Jimmy Butler or Kawhi Leonard in free agency this summer, according to David Lord of 247 Sports. Both Leonard and Butler become unrestricted free agents this offseason once they decline their 2019-20 player options with their respective teams. The Lakers could have a max slot […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have a tough choice to make, likely forced to decide between keeping Jimmy Butler or Tobias Harris on a max contract this summer. Yet the headaches will keep coming for this front office, which will now have to find a way to build a bench with little ways to avoid luxury […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot on the line with Jimmy Butler hitting free agency, but should he choose to leave, the team could look to add some wing depth by pursuing Danny Green or Terrence Ross in free agency. The organization will likely have to choose between Butler and Tobias Harris, as they are […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler have been “talking to one another.” Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. The Rockets don’t have the cap space to sign Butler to […]

A couple of NFL players recently engaged in a brief Twitter exchange pertaining to Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler and his impending free agency this summer. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux came out with a bold prediction stating that Butler will be on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal to send Anthony Davis to the Lakers on Saturday. Unfortunately, the timing of the deal has some major ramifications on the Lakers’ free-agency plans this July. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles is set to only have $23.7 million in cap space […]

It has become a cherished part of the NBA calendar in the days between the Finals and free agency: players such as Jimmy Butler reacting on social media to blockbuster trades involving superstars such as Anthony Davis. After the New Orleans Pelicans traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first blockbuster deal […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is open to meeting with the Miami Heat if they are interested in signing him. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Buter would be happy to meet with the Heat if they want to talk. Jimmy Butler has told […]

Jimmy Butler is set to become a free agent this summer, and while he does not carry the cachet he may have had a couple of years ago, he is still one of the best two-way wings in the NBA and will definitely be one of the top players on the market this offseason. We […]

Jimmy Butler is expected to decline his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers for 2019-20 and become a free agent this summer, which should not come as a surprise to anyone. However, if the 76ers want to re-sign him, they might have to be prepared to deal with a pretty big threat from out West. […]

To nobody’s surprise, Jimmy Butler will decline his $19.8 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers and will become a free agent this summer, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Haynes adds that the 76ers still have plans of trying to bring back Butler, who’s seeking a max contract. However, Philadelphia will face some […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to figure out what to do with Jimmy Butler. Should they let him walk or pay the small fortune to keep him? In 2018, Butler’s presence forced fans to think NBA Finals. However, just like last season, the Sixers faltered in the second-round. Now, it comes down to money and […]

Monday night may very well have changed the New York Knicks’ approach in free agency this summer, as their main target, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Obviously, if it is true that Durant has torn his Achilles (and […]

This year’s NBA Free Agency has the chance to be one of the most historic transaction periods in league history given the stars hitting the open market. Let’s put where we think, or where it has been reported, these players may go to the side. What teams are the best fit for them? Jimmy Butler […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is reportedly set to release his autobiography within the next few months. Interestingly, the former season MVP’s memoir is expected to contain some personal insight on the Jimmy Butler saga that haunted the Timberwolves last year — something Rose witnessed first hand. New post: Derrick Rose has a book […]

Like all Los Angeles Lakers fans, swingman Josh Hart would love for the team to bring in a few more superstars to join LeBron James to start next season. The Lakers have had their eye on Anthony Davis since the trade deadline, but Hart went a different route. On The Eavesdrop Podcast, Hart said that […]

Jimmy Butler is undoubtedly enjoying his offseason ahead of his free agency — so much so that he is even teasing (or trolling) fans about where he could possibly go. This time, the four-time All-Star posted an Instagram story where he could be seen rocking a Nike Air Force 1 with the purple and gold […]

Jimmy Butler is set to be a part of a blockbuster free-agent period this summer, and the Dallas Mavericks have been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers star, who hails from Texas. However, Mike Fisher of 247Sports says the Mavs will actually not be making Butler a priority this summer. The reason? Luka Doncic: But the […]

Rival NBA executives reportedly believe the Philadelphia 76ers will give small forward Jimmy Butler a max contract this summer in free agency, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. If Philly doesn’t offer Butler a max contract, the […]