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http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ade-brooklyn-nets-la-clippers-new-york-knicksAfter registering a trade request with the Minnesota Timberwolves, All-Star Jimmy Butler is most interested in pursuing a future with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ESPN.
Butler's ability to partner on the Clippers with a second star player in a deep summer free agency market holds a strong appeal to Butler, league sources said
The Clippers have two max contract slots available in July, and are emerging as a front-runner for Toronto's All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard when he becomes a free agent in July, league sources said.
Butler told Minnesota president of basketball operations and coach Tom Thibodeau that he would like to be traded before reporting for Timberwolves media day on Monday and foremost prefers the possibility of the Clippers -- as well as the New York Knicks, league sources said. Butler told the Timberwolves that he planned to leave the franchise in free agency next summer, sources said.
The Brooklyn Nets' ability to sign two max free agents in the summer will keep them in consideration for Butler, but he has prioritized the Clippers and Knicks over them, league sources said.
Thibodeau's initial reaction to the trade request was that he wanted to win now, and trading Butler would almost assuredly bring back a package that would diminish the Timberwolves chances in the short-term, league sources said.
The Clippers have a roster that includes a blend of good, hard-playing veterans (Tobias Harris, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams) and talented young guards that could appeal to Thibodeau's desire to surround All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and forward Andrew Wiggins with playoff-competent talent.
Nevertheless, it remains uncertain how much -- if anything -- the Clippers would trade for a player that the team could sign this summer without surrendering any assets.
In any circumstance, Butler wants a trade to a team that plans to sign him to a five-year, maximum contract that could be worth $190 million in the summer, and his list could expand based upon the Timberwolves and rival teams' willingness to negotiate a trade for him, league sources said.
****** really don’t wanna stand in the corner...average 7 less points per game...and be called overrated and a bum when the team doesn’t meet expectations .
I thought it was 2K for a second before I looked at the other guys.
Free SGAFree Tobias Harris
Free SGA
Been saying jerry gonna end up with he and klay
Klay always says he’ll stay, we’ll see if he keeps his wordjust outta curiosity, why Klay? what makes you think he's going to leave?
Probably not, but they'd be the best team in LA and one of the best in the West.Kawhi and Jimmy without another piece on the clippers not winning a chip
Probably not, but they'd be the best team in LA and one of the best in the West.
FixedKawhi and Jimmy without another piece named Kevin Durant on the clippers not winning a chip