JJ Redick was appointed head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, adding some intrigue to the team’s summer. What roster changes general manager Rob Pelinka makes to improve Redick’s prospects of being successful in his first head coaching job are now the matter of concern.
The Lakers were mentioned by CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn as a possible destination for Jimmy Butler, a top player for the Miami Heat, before the Redick news was confirmed. Quinn’s plan focuses on the Lakers giving up three first-round picks in addition to Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura joining the Heat. The analyst added that in order to land a blockbuster contract, Los Angeles would have to include Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, or D’Angelo Russell (who might become a free agent this summer).
In an article titled “Why Heat star Jimmy Butler is in NBA trade rumors, which teams are interested and where he could land,” published on June 19, 2024, Quinn clarified that the Lakers would need to split up their supporting cast in order to do this. They would have to learn to shoot from the outside and come to terms with the fact that life would likely be difficult for them beyond this roster.
But, seriously, try to picture Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis playing for the same squad. For the rest of the league, that trio would be a nightmare on both the offensive and defensive ends. With those three guys in place, the Lakers could afford to overlook their flaws elsewhere.
According to Insider, Jimmy Butler wants to stay with the Heat.
Since Butler may become a free agent as early as 2025, there has been talk over the star’s future. Butler’s three-year, $146.3 million contract has two seasons left on it, but he has a player option that would allow him to become a free agent the following year.
Following Pat Riley’s outspoken criticism of Butler, this offseason is all eyes on the six-time All-Star. Butler is reportedly unwilling to leave the Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
According to Charania, Jimmy Butler “does not want to be anywhere but Miami,” as she stated in an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on June 11. It seems to me that he adores Miami. However, this year he is eligible for an extension. I believe this is something that will play out over the course of the next month or two, as there are several teams that would grant him an extension.
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