If the Miami Heat do move on from their six-time All-Star, where could he end up?
The first big trade rumor of the 2024-25 NBA season dropped from the sky on Tuesday, courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania. Thethe Miami Heat were “open” to hearing trade offers for star Jimmy Butler, who’s averaging 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game so far this season.
The Heat are a first apron team, meaning their collective salary takes them over the first tax apron, which is $178 million. Consequently Miami cannot take back more salary than it sends out in any trade. In other words, if the Heat do trade Butler, they can’t take back more than his $48 million salary; any trade package would have to match his exact salary or clock in below that number. This applies to any interested team that also boasts a payroll above the first apron.
Adding Butler could give Golden State the extra juice it needs to make a serious run at one last NBA title for the 36-year-old Curry before he enters his twilight years. Unfortunately, it would not be easy. The Warriors would be forced to include one of Jonathan Kuminga or Brandon Podziemski, both of whom were declared untouchable in offseason trade talks, in order to make the money work.
Which leads to the conclusion that a realistic Butler offer from the Mavericks would have to include Irving. He’s averaging 24.3 points per game this season on 50.4% shooting from the floor and has been pivotal in helping the Mavs survive minutes and games without Doncic.
Ultimately, though, Houston will have to give up a prized player to get Butler. Such is the nature of the trade beast. Smith Jr. is more proven at this point and that makes him the most likely young player to be included in a trade for Butler.Tax status: Below first apron
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