The Philadelphia 76ers are still in pursuit of a star-caliber player to join hands with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Despite the injuries and other issues, the Sixers were legitimate title contenders until their 7-foot center was sidelined at a crucial moment. Yet Maxey stepped up to the occasion. Had there been a third star, there was no doubt Philly would still be in the playoffs. Under such circumstances, the ‘Keystone State’ is looking to make a deeper playoff run in the coming season. And for that, they would need someone like Jimmy Butler.
Yup, you heard it right! Paul George has been the frontrunner in the 76ers pursuit for a long time. But with new updates, it seems like they wouldn’t mind shaking hands with an old friend. Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang tweeted, “Jimmy Butler wants a max extension this offseason, preferably from the Heat. But whether it’s from the Heat or another team, he wants a max extension. Or Butler can become a free agent by declining his player option next offseason and look for a max contract then.”
Jimmy Butler wants a max extension this offseason, preferably from the Heat. But whether it’s from the Heat or another team, he wants a max extension.
Or Butler can become a free agent by declining his player option next offseason and look for a max contract then. https://t.co/RIX8nXrvmt
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) May 28, 2024
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