Breaking : Sixers Have Acquired Jimmy Butler From The Timberwolves


According to sources, the Sixers have acquired Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal is centered around Dario Saric and Robert Covington.



 

The complete deal is Covington, Saric, and a 2nd for Butler and Patton.




Sixers now have their big 3. Welcome Jimmy Butler.

 

The Sixers saw the opportunity to grab another star and took the opportunity. From reports, this deal was made possible with the understanding Jimmy Butler will resign with the Sixers.

 

With acquiring Butler, the Sixers can now offer a full 5-year max contract for Butler.

 

Get ready Philadelphia for 6 more years of Simmons, Butler, and Embiid. The move opens up Simmons to move to the 4 and allow JJ Reddick back into the starting lineup. Here is the projected Sixers starting lineup.

 

Fultz – Reddick – Butler – Simmons – Embiid

By Brandon Sommermann | November 10, 2018