It appears that Jimmy Butler, a star for the Miami Heat, has the Phoenix Suns as his top trade target.
If so, there are a few challenges to overcome before a big transaction can happen. Finding a third team that is ready to take his hefty contract and persuading star guard Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause are the two most important ones.
Phoenix’s front management will not have any trouble paying Butler his requested maximum contract, according to retired NBA champion Kendrick Perkins.
“It’s about two things,” Perkins said at the start of the Road Trippin’ show. It has to do with money, and according to my sources, Jimmy is awaiting a two-year, $121 million deal from the Suns. Okay, so I’m not a genius, but that’s around $60 million annually.”
While the Suns’ organization does like the idea of bringing in the six-time All-Star, Perkins claimed there is some added motivation from one of their superstars.
“Here’s the next thing, it’s about relationships, and the relationship is Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant,” Perkins said. “The organization, they want him.
You know why? Because Kevin Durant wants Jimmy Butler, and if he does get Jimmy Butler, they’re both going to sign contract extensions.”
With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, the Suns will need to act rather swiftly.
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