Could Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler be headed to the Houston Rockets? Here's what a potential trade may look like.
ESPN reported Tuesday morning the Heat are willing to trade the All-Star forward ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. Butler, 35, hits unrestricted free agency next summer and has ceded his spot as the Heat’s top scorer to point guard Tyler Herro.
However, the NBA is a win-now league. Houston is 16-8 and seeking their first playoff appearance since 2020. It behooves the Rockets to take the risk of acquiring Butler and making him the centerpiece of a potential title contender. Brooks replaces Butler as the Heat’s starting small forward here. He averages 12.8 points and 3.7 rebounds and is under contract through 2027. Smith, the No. 3 pick in 2022, averages 11.5 points and seven rebounds. He’d likely start at power forward, allowing the Heat to keep Bam Adebayo at center.A fresh start in Miami could benefit some of the Rockets’ older players. Jeff Green fills a mentor role in Houston, and Adams is a full-time reserve for the first time in a decade. He averages 2.
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