The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are reportedly working to create a Jimmy Butler trade that makes both sides happy.
But it’s become clear that other teams might need to get involved in any potential Butler move.
According to Evan Sidery, the Washington Wizards are a “team to monitor as a potential facilitator helping Jimmy Butler land with the Suns.”
“Rebuilding Washington is willing to take on unwanted contracts in exchange for draft capital, plus they have appealing expiring contracts like Malcolm Brogdon at $22.5 million,” Sidery wrote.
The Wizards are a team to monitor as a potential facilitator helping Jimmy Butler land with the Suns.
Rebuilding Washington is willing to take on unwanted contracts in exchange for draft capital, plus they have appealing expiring contracts like Malcolm Brogdon at $22.5 million. pic.twitter.com/fZtaWAYdl2
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 23, 2025
There have been reports stating that three or even four teams could be included in the process that brings Butler to the Suns.
The Wizards aren’t likely to get a big star out of the deal, but they could take on unwanted contracts and get draft capital for them.
That would give them a brighter future and building blocks for the seasons ahead.
What other teams could get involved?
There have been reports saying the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, and others could be brought into this, and it’s obvious that there are a lot of moving pieces and this could be very complicated.
The Wizards have a 6-36 record and are technically the worst team in the NBA.
That means they have only one direction to go: up.
Getting involved in the Butler trade won’t fix all of their problems, but it could put them on the right path.
In a season full of bad news, this could be a silver lining for the Wizards.
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