Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler rejects contact with lakes after Bucks…see more
However, despite his solid regular season, Jimmy Butler didnโt have a good playoff run. The Miami Heat were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks, who they defeated on the way to the Finals last season.
Jimmy Butlerโs numbers dropped drastically from the regular season. He averaged 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and 7.0 APG while shooting 29.7% from the field and 26.7% from the 3PT range during the 4 games against the Bucks.
Arthur Hill off Hoops Rumors has detailed what the Miami Heatโs plans this offseason may look like. Hill mentions that Jimmy Butlerโs extension will be a big decision for the Miami Heat, as Butlerโs extension. It is also suggested that the Miami Heat could potentially make a run at other players in free agency.
The potential for Kawhi Leonard to join the Miami Heat is there, though it hinges on Kawhi Leonard being eliminated in the first round.
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are currently tied 2-2 in their series, and the Clippers have regained the momentum in the series. It is hard to see Kawhi Leonard get eliminated in the first round, especially considering Luka Doncicโs injury.
This may be a lot for the Los Angeles Lakers to offer for a star that severely underperformed during the playoffs. Talen Horton-Tucker is a solid talent who could yet grow into a great player and Alex Caruso will likely want a payday that the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford.
Both are unlikely to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers past this offseason. Kyle Kuzma is a solid player and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a great shooter. However, both would be expendable if it meant acquiring a star of Jimmy Butlerโs caliber.
Having a star who led his team to the NBA Finals be a third option to a championship-caliber duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be insane. James and Davis would lessen the offensive load on Butler and would give him a real chance of winning a championโs
Be the first to comment