Philadelphia 76ers’ forward Jimmy Butler will become an unrestricted free agent this summer which allows him to sign with any NBA team. And while Butler can get the most money if he chooses to stay with the 76ers, it seems that this fact alone might not be enough to keep him in Philly.
During his recent chat with the reporters, Butler discussed his free agency and said that he will “get a max contract” anywhere he chooses to go, hinting that the money might not play an overwhelming role in his decision.
“Technically I think, knock on wood, I will get a max contract anywhere I choose to go,” – said Butler. “So if you are talking a four-year, five-year, that is more than enough money anyway. I think I still have more than enough money now from my first deal.”
Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler in November from Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade that sent Dario Saric and Robert Covington in the opposite direction. Since the trade gave them his Bird rights, 76ers can now offer Butler five-year, $188 million max contract. In case that the 29-year-old decides to sign elsewhere, he will be able to get a four-year contract worth $141 million.
Since coming to Philadelphia, Butler played 55 regular season games and averaged 18.2 points per game, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He upped his stats in the postseason, averaging 19.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists in series against Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors.
