Jimmy Butler himself confirmed this in recent statements to the media. ESPN. The Miami Heat star He will be available to play in this morning's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
But what will happen beyond January 1? Even Butler doesn't know that. Its future is currently uncertain with a constant “arm wrestling” between the director and his representative.
He was able to renew this summer for two more years and $113 million, but that offer never came, and since then he's had “his pros and cons” with President Pat Riley.
“That’s a good question. Who knows? Because I don’t,” Butler said of his athletic future.
“But right now I’m here and I want to make the most of it. I'm going to compete and I'm going to win. And that's all I have to say. In the end, it's a lot of discussion and a lot of noise. This doesn't seem bad to me at all. I love him. But all this leads to questions. You do it. Everyone makes me think… I like that. It's good. But it's even better that they love you. Remember that,” he said.
Butler, who guided the Miami Heat to two NBA Finals during his six years with the franchise, averages 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per day. When he was healthy, they went 11-9 and 5-5 when he wasn't.
-The shooter once again made it clear that he did not ask to leave despite recent rumors leaked by Shams Charania according to which they would have placed him between Houston, Dallas, Golden State or Phoenix.
“It’s up to Pat (Riley) and them. They will do what is best for the team, as they should. As long as I'm happy… And right now I am. It's a big moment for me. I can tell you here and now. I am in good health. I have my children here. I promise you. “I’m happy,” he concluded.
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