OKC/MIA — Jimmy

[MoneyTalks41890]

It’s definitely out there with the moving parts involved. And Jimmy is a mercurial guy so definitely has chemistry risks.

But thinking here is that OKC has a gritty defensive identity and Jimmy would fit in well with these young guys and the coach generally in that they all take the game very seriously.

OKC wouldn’t resign Jimmy to the long deal he wants, but they can sign and trade him for an exception this summer. So it’s a rental.


OKC out: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)
OKC in: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks

Thunder rent an aging star. Take the latter two into the room exception. After this I would have OKC trying to pry Kessler from Utah.


MIA out: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks
MIA in: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)

Heat move on from the Jimmy saga and get some trade assets for a retool. Can keep Hart and play him next to Bam or flip him. He’s paid a lot but the contract structure is good and he’s been a beast this year.

[MoneyTalks41890]

I think I’m overvaluing Jimmy on his expiring deal with his age and the trade request, but maybe not.

[winforlose]

It’s definitely out there with the moving parts involved. And Jimmy is a mercurial guy so definitely has chemistry risks.

But thinking here is that OKC has a gritty defensive identity and Jimmy would fit in well with these young guys and the coach generally in that they all take the game very seriously.

OKC wouldn’t resign Jimmy to the long deal he wants, but they can sign and trade him for an exception this summer. So it’s a rental.


OKC out: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)
OKC in: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks

Thunder rent an aging star. Take the latter two into the room exception. After this I would have OKC trying to pry Kessler from Utah.


MIA out: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks
MIA in: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)

Heat move on from the Jimmy saga and get some trade assets for a retool. Can keep Hart and play him next to Bam or flip him. He’s paid a lot but the contract structure is good and he’s been a beast this year.

IHart is playing great for OKC. They are better without making the deal than they are after it. JB isn’t that good, and OKC adding complimentary pieces involves guys who are 3 and D floor spacers who have no ego and are not ball dominant. Jimmy is a terrible fit.

[Toine85]

I think I’m overvaluing Jimmy on his expiring deal with his age and the trade request, but maybe not.

I think you are overvaluing Jimmy and I would not make this deal if I were OKC.

[jayjaysee]

If Jimmy agrees to opt in and you knew you were paying for 2 playoff runs, I think it’s worth it for two deep runs and then he can go chase money..

But I agree that I don’t expect that. So I don’t think it’s worth the cost at all.

[BBallFreak]

It’s definitely out there with the moving parts involved. And Jimmy is a mercurial guy so definitely has chemistry risks.

But thinking here is that OKC has a gritty defensive identity and Jimmy would fit in well with these young guys and the coach generally in that they all take the game very seriously.

OKC wouldn’t resign Jimmy to the long deal he wants, but they can sign and trade him for an exception this summer. So it’s a rental.


OKC out: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)
OKC in: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks

Thunder rent an aging star. Take the latter two into the room exception. After this I would have OKC trying to pry Kessler from Utah.


MIA out: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks
MIA in: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)

Heat move on from the Jimmy saga and get some trade assets for a retool. Can keep Hart and play him next to Bam or flip him. He’s paid a lot but the contract structure is good and he’s been a beast this year.

IHart is playing great for OKC. They are better without making the deal than they are after it. JB isn’t that good, and OKC adding complimentary pieces involves guys who are 3 and D floor spacers who have no ego and are not ball dominant. Jimmy is a terrible fit.

You really don't understand Jimmy at all if this is your take on him. I agree, OKC shouldn't do this but it's because they need to keep Hartenstein, not because Jimmy wouldn't fit.

[brackdan70]

I think at this point Ihart has more trade value than Butler.
I personally hate that trade for OKC. They are gelling and looking like the best team in the league and with a long window. I think the trade makes them worse. If they really want Jimmy and Ihart is in the deal they don’t have to send a first imo.

[Devilanche]

If Jimmy agrees to opt in and you knew you were paying for 2 playoff runs, I think it’s worth it for two deep runs and then he can go chase money..

But I agree that I don’t expect that. So I don’t think it’s worth the cost at all.

Yea don’t see Jimmy agreeing to opt in for any team.

[winforlose]

It’s definitely out there with the moving parts involved. And Jimmy is a mercurial guy so definitely has chemistry risks.

But thinking here is that OKC has a gritty defensive identity and Jimmy would fit in well with these young guys and the coach generally in that they all take the game very seriously.

OKC wouldn’t resign Jimmy to the long deal he wants, but they can sign and trade him for an exception this summer. So it’s a rental.


OKC out: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)
OKC in: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks

Thunder rent an aging star. Take the latter two into the room exception. After this I would have OKC trying to pry Kessler from Utah.


MIA out: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks
MIA in: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)

Heat move on from the Jimmy saga and get some trade assets for a retool. Can keep Hart and play him next to Bam or flip him. He’s paid a lot but the contract structure is good and he’s been a beast this year.

IHart is playing great for OKC. They are better without making the deal than they are after it. JB isn’t that good, and OKC adding complimentary pieces involves guys who are 3 and D floor spacers who have no ego and are not ball dominant. Jimmy is a terrible fit.

You really don't understand Jimmy at all if this is your take on him. I agree, OKC shouldn't do this but it's because they need to keep Hartenstein, not because Jimmy wouldn't fit.

Putting aside the fact that Jimmy is inconsistent from deep, a coach killer, a bully, and someone who absolutely takes games off, OKC is better as they are. JB isn’t a superstar at 35 and his limited game is not worth killing the fit or chemistry. At this point IH is worth A LOT more than Jimmy, especially to OKC.

[_GH0ST_]

If I were Thunder I'd want to get Jimmy. I'm sure he'll play like MJ again against Boston lol

[daoneandonly]

Think OKC is overpaying here for Jimmy at his age, injury concern, contract situation, and attitude

[BBallFreak]

IHart is playing great for OKC. They are better without making the deal than they are after it. JB isn’t that good, and OKC adding complimentary pieces involves guys who are 3 and D floor spacers who have no ego and are not ball dominant. Jimmy is a terrible fit.

You really don't understand Jimmy at all if this is your take on him. I agree, OKC shouldn't do this but it's because they need to keep Hartenstein, not because Jimmy wouldn't fit.

Putting aside the fact that Jimmy is inconsistent from deep, a coach killer, a bully, and someone who absolutely takes games off, OKC is better as they are. JB isn’t a superstar at 35 and his limited game is not worth killing the fit or chemistry. At this point IH is worth A LOT more than Jimmy, especially to OKC.

Proves my point, entirely

[winforlose]

You really don't understand Jimmy at all if this is your take on him. I agree, OKC shouldn't do this but it's because they need to keep Hartenstein, not because Jimmy wouldn't fit.

Putting aside the fact that Jimmy is inconsistent from deep, a coach killer, a bully, and someone who absolutely takes games off, OKC is better as they are. JB isn’t a superstar at 35 and his limited game is not worth killing the fit or chemistry. At this point IH is worth A LOT more than Jimmy, especially to OKC.

Proves my point, entirely

Read the other comments in the thread. Look at Butlers history with the Bulls, Wolves, and 76ers. When was the last time Jimmy played in Minnesota? There is a reason we call him the General. His scoring is under 20 ppg, his 3 point shooting is under 36%, and his trade demand isn’t doing the Heat any favors. What is it exactly that makes Jimmy super valuable at 50 million and age 35?

[MoneyTalks41890]

Jimmy has an absurd 65 percent true shooting percentage this year. Lots of nits you can pick, but efficiency isn’t one.

[Andre Roberstan]

It’s definitely out there with the moving parts involved. And Jimmy is a mercurial guy so definitely has chemistry risks.

But thinking here is that OKC has a gritty defensive identity and Jimmy would fit in well with these young guys and the coach generally in that they all take the game very seriously.

OKC wouldn’t resign Jimmy to the long deal he wants, but they can sign and trade him for an exception this summer. So it’s a rental.


OKC out: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)
OKC in: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks

Thunder rent an aging star. Take the latter two into the room exception. After this I would have OKC trying to pry Kessler from Utah.


MIA out: Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks
MIA in: Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, 2025 MIA 1st (lotto, unp), 2025 PHI 1st (top 6, 4, 4 prot)

Heat move on from the Jimmy saga and get some trade assets for a retool. Can keep Hart and play him next to Bam or flip him. He’s paid a lot but the contract structure is good and he’s been a beast this year.

IHart is playing great for OKC. They are better without making the deal than they are after it. JB isn’t that good, and OKC adding complimentary pieces involves guys who are 3 and D floor spacers who have no ego and are not ball dominant. Jimmy is a terrible fit.

You really don't understand Jimmy at all if this is your take on him. I agree, OKC shouldn't do this but it's because they need to keep Hartenstein, not because Jimmy wouldn't fit.

If the Heat hold onto Jimmy through the end of the year (as is looking likely), I'd be VERY interested in what an offseason deal would look like.

[One_and_Done]

It's an overpay for Jimmy, who will refuse to resign in OKC anyway (or sign, then demand a trade as soon as things get tough).

Jimmy is always looking for a reason to be upset, but he's also become accustomed to living in a certain type of city (big markets with some glitz).

Butler was drafted by a big market, and they traded him to Minny. Butler lasted 1 year in Minny, before he used to various pretexts to demand a trade. His list of 4 teams was the two NY & LA teams, even though they were all bad at the time. Those teams lacked the assets, so finally a team with a big enough market that Jimmy might re-sign in was found in Philly. Butler lasted 1 year there, and went to the glamour of South Beach. While the messaging for this latest trade demand hasn't been as clear, it doesn't seem like small markets in middle America are on the list.

[PhillyNj]

If Jimmy agrees to opt in and you knew you were paying for 2 playoff runs, I think it’s worth it for two deep runs and then he can go chase money..

But I agree that I don’t expect that. So I don’t think it’s worth the cost at all.

Lol. No shot Jimmy opts in!
No one is trading for Jimmy unless they are willing to pay him a max extension!
Which greatly diminishes his return.

[K_chile22]

I think I’m overvaluing Jimmy on his expiring deal with his age and the trade request, but maybe not.

Think you are. Defense has been very disappointing (not surprising, he's 35!) and while he's an efficient creator the volume isn't terribly impressive

[Laimbeer]

Props to the OP for not making a homer trade. I agree it's too good for Miami. If I were them I'd try to flip IHart for expiring and maybe a pick.