ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2019
JJ Redick doesn’t buy the narrative about Jimmy Butler being ‘a bad guy’
JJ Redick played next to Jimmy Butler for less than one full season with the Philadelphia 76ers, yet that short time was enough for the veteran marksman to assess his character as a teammate. The 35-year-old marksman told ESPN’s Zach Lowe on his podcast, The Lowe Post, that he’s not buying into the narrative about […] The post JJ Redick doesn’t buy the narrative about Jimmy Butler being ‘a bad guy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2019
Jimmy Butler already forming bonds and emerging as Heat’s leader
Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler is already forming bonds and emerging as Miami’s leader, according to Shandel Richardson of The Athletic. The Heat acquired Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in a sign-and-trade deal involving Josh Richardson. In the post-Dwyane Wade era, Miami president Pat Riley has found his new franchise player […] The post Jimmy Butler already forming bonds and emerging as Heat’s leader appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2019
Chris Bosh thinks Jimmy Butler ‘fits the culture’ in Miami
Chris Bosh feels the Miami Heat made the right move pursuing and netting the services of Jimmy Butler in free agency, trading some of their pieces to acquire the two-way star: “You want guys that are competitive, that love the game and want to win. That’s what it’s all about, so I think it’s a […] The post Chris Bosh thinks Jimmy Butler ‘fits the culture’ in Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 15, 2019
Justise Winslow admits Heat losing Josh Richardson in Jimmy Butler trade was tough to deal with
Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson came into the league together as a budding wing tandem for the Miami Heat in 2015, and they developed a personal relationship over the course of four seasons in South Beach. Naturally, Winslow was sad to see Richardson leave town as part of the sign-and-trade that brought Jimmy Butler to […] The post Justise Winslow admits Heat losing Josh Richardson in Jimmy Butler trade was tough to deal with appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 15, 2019
Dwyane Wade believes Heat will be ‘energized’ with Jimmy Butler pushing them
The NBA season is yet to open its doors, but the Miami Heat are fancying their chances of making the postseason. In fact, Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes that Jimmy Butler will be the man to spearhead the new Miami era forward. In an interview with Brandon Robinson of Heavy.com, Wade talked about the franchise’s […] The post Dwyane Wade believes Heat will be ‘energized’ with Jimmy Butler pushing them appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 14, 2019
Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals why Jimmy Butler ‘really wanted to be in Miami’
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says Jimmy Butler “really wanted to be in Miami” and the four-time All-Star got his wish this summer. Butler signed a four-year, $140.79 million contract with the Heat in July as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The swingman played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sixers last season. Wade […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade reveals why Jimmy Butler ‘really wanted to be in Miami’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 14, 2019
Heat legend Dwyane Wade wishes Jimmy Butler happy birthday in hilarious fashion
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler is celebrating his 30th birthday on Saturday. Dwyane Wade decided to send Butler a funny birthday message on Twitter for all of Heat Nation to see. For your 30th birthday I’m glad i could help you get something you never ever wanted and that’s to be in a @MiamiHEAT […] The post Heat legend Dwyane Wade wishes Jimmy Butler happy birthday in hilarious fashion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Sep 12, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers: 3 bold predictions for 2019-20 NBA season
One of the heavy favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference, here are three bold predictions for the Philadelphia 76ers in season 2019-20. There was somewhat of a changing of the guard this offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers. On the way out were Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick. On the way in were Al […] Philadelphia 76ers: 3 bold predictions for 2019-20 NBA season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Sep 11, 2019
Derrick Rose never had beef with Jimmy Butler on Bulls, bought him $15K watch as a gift once
In his autobiography called “I’ll Show,” Derrick Rose says he never had beef with Jimmy Butler on the Chicago Bulls despite what the media was saying. During the 2015-16 season, multiple reports said Rose and Butler didn’t get along behind the scenes and that Butler wanted to be the alpha dog of the Bulls. Rose […] The post Derrick Rose never had beef with Jimmy Butler on Bulls, bought him $15K watch as a gift once appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 10, 2019
Goran Dragic calls Jimmy Butler a ‘great competitor,’ thinks he will lead Heat the right way
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic says star forward Jimmy Butler is a “great competitor” who will lead the team the right way next season. Butler is a four-time All-Star and one of the best two-way players in the NBA. Dragic is looking forward to teaming up with Butler and leading the Heat to the […] The post Goran Dragic calls Jimmy Butler a ‘great competitor,’ thinks he will lead Heat the right way appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Sep 9, 2019
NBA Rumors: Sixers Refused To Offer Jimmy Butler Five-Year Max Contract In Free Agency, Per ‘Liberty Ballers’
The crazy 2019 NBA offseason featured several NBA superstars leaving their respective teams to chase for an NBA championship title somewhere else, including All-Star forward Jimmy Butler. When they acquired him in a blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers had said publicly that they would do everything they could to keep Butler long-term on their roster. However, the Sixers didn’t seem to take their own words seriously when Jimmy Butler officially became an unrestricted free agent this summer. Instead of agreeing to join...
ClutchPoints Sep 5, 2019
Rumor: Sixers players mostly liked Jimmy Butler and were open to running it back
Players on the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly mostly liked small forward Jimmy Butler and were open to running it back, but Sixers management wanted to go in another direction, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. As part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Miami Heat, the Sixers sent Butler to Miami and acquired combo guard […] The post Rumor: Sixers players mostly liked Jimmy Butler and were open to running it back appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 5, 2019
Rumor: Tension between Sixers’ coaching staff and Jimmy Butler did exist at times last season
There was reportedly tension between the Philadelphia 76ers’ coaching staff and Jimmy Butler last season, and it played a role in the Sixers’ decision to not re-sign the four-time All-Star this summer in free agency, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. Butler had a heated argument with Sixers head coach Brett Brown during a […] The post Rumor: Tension between Sixers’ coaching staff and Jimmy Butler did exist at times last season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 5, 2019
Rumor: Jimmy Butler would have stayed with Sixers on 5-year max, but it wasn’t offered
Jimmy Butler would reportedly have stayed with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer if the Sixers offered him a five-year max deal, but the franchise didn’t offer him one, according to Dave Early of Liberty Ballers. Butler signed a four-year, $140.79 million contract with the Miami Heat as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Sixers. […] The post Rumor: Jimmy Butler would have stayed with Sixers on 5-year max, but it wasn’t offered appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 3, 2019
Miami Heat: 5 bold predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season
The Miami Heat entered the offseason with no cap space, but they were able to get creative and make a splash, swinging a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire Jimmy Butler. As a result, the Heat are a trendy pick to jump into the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, which isn’t really […] The post Miami Heat: 5 bold predictions for the 2019-20 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
