There are a number of elements to contemplate when contemplating a possible commerce for probably the most notable participant within the Miami Warmth’s huge success since 2019.

There aren’t many gamers within the league who could be keen to assist the Warmth by eliminating a participant with Butler’s worth. That is very true when you think about that almost all of viable choices are a lot youthful than Butler.

When contemplating the qualities which have allowed “Playoff Jimmy” to take the Warmth past expectations, few gamers apart from Butler come to thoughts. Butler is notably a three-level scorer who can management the tempo of a sport like some extent guard whereas remaining a flexible defender able to defend positions one via 4.

Once you consider different gamers within the league, 5 names come to thoughts: Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant. All of those gamers replicate lots of the qualities Butler displayed throughout Miami’s playoff success.

That mentioned, a few packages make for a strong return for Butler to maintain them in win-now mode.

Spurs commerce: Devin Vassell, Zach Collins and two first-round picks

The Spurs half methods with a strong younger star in Devin Vassell and two future property, however get all that worth again with Butler. That provides second-year phenom Victor Wembanyama an opportunity to compete within the playoffs.

The Warmth can construct extra for the longer term with these two first-round picks within the draft, plus acquire Devin Vassell, who may also help instantly or might be traded for extra property.

Commerce with the Knicks: Julius Randle, Josh Hart and Miles McBride

On the floor, New York is giving up quite a bit. Nonetheless, Randle has objectively been of no use to the Knicks within the playoffs as a result of he’s both injured or ineffective. The worth they lose with Josh Hart is gained again with Butler.

Commerce with Utah: John Collins, Collin Sexton and Keyonte George

Utah will probably get its first alternative to make the playoffs after Donovan Mitchell by buying Butler whereas retaining Lauri Markkanen. The Warmth are getting a number of younger gamers who both make up for his or her lack of regular-season offense or might be traded for draft-level gamers.

Bryan Townes is a Miami Warmth On SI contributor. You possibly can contact him at [email protected].

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