Philadelphia 76ers acquire Jimmy Butler in five player trade with Timberwolves
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 second-round pick.
What It Means:
After two months of trade speculation, Butler was finally granted his request to move on and will join Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in Philadelphia. Using his time at Minnesota as a sample size, Butler has shown an ability to produce even with other high usage players on the floor so expect the newly acquired 76er to continue putting up his usual numbers.
In 10 games this season, Butler produced an average of 42.5 FanDuel points per game. His yearly production also includes per game averages of 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
Source:
Shams Charania
Recent NBA Player News
- Pelicans' Trey Murphy starting on Friday in place of injured Zion Williamson (hamstring) April 19th, 2024
- Chicago's Ayo Dosunmu (quad) will play on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Andre Drummond (ankle) available for Chicago on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Chicago's Alex Caruso (ankle) active on Friday April 19th, 2024
- 76ers list Joel Embiid (injury recovery) as questionable on Saturday April 19th, 2024
- Alex Caruso (ankle) expects to play Friday for Bulls April 19th, 2024
Recent Miami Heat Player News
- Heat starting Jaime Jaquez Jr. for injured Jimmy Butler (knee) on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Duncan Robinson (back) available for Heat's Friday Play-in contest April 19th, 2024
- Heat's Duncan Robinson (back) probable on Friday April 18th, 2024
- Heat's Terry Rozier (neck) out again on Friday April 18th, 2024
- Jimmy Butler (knee) likely out multiple weeks for Heat April 18th, 2024
- Miami's Duncan Robinson (back) available on Wednesday April 17th, 2024
