Jimmy Butler To The Heat! Signs Max 4yr Deal $142 Million

In a deal that came about in the last few hours, Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. The Sixers will acquire Josh Richardson, who emerged as the Heat's leading player this past season, while the Mavericks will acquire Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr.

Shams Charania of The Athletic also reports that Butler will sign for the four-year, $142 million max with the Heat once the trade is completed.

There is no doubt this is a major move for both squads. Not only do the Sixers replace Butler with a younger version in Richardson, they also agreed to terms with Al Horford formerly of the Boston Celtics. Despite losing a multiple-time All-Star in Butler, the Sixers remain one of the elite teams in the East due to their ability to replace and reload.
As far as the Heat are concerned, after missing the playoffs last season by just two games, they finally acquire the star they've long coveted since LeBron James left South Beach in 2014. Butler brings a large amount of playoff experience and grit that matches Erik Spoelstra's coaching style for the Heat.

Unlike most trades that take place, both the Sixers and the Heat look like they end up better off following this deal.

Only downside I would say to the trade is that Butler does have some baggage. He didn’t get along with younger players in his previous stops in Chicago and Minnesota. And, while the Sixers downplayed it, teams are concerned about his well-publicized verbal altercation with coach Brett Brown. Other than that I would say this was a great pick up.