Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

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Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

RealGM Wiretap: RealGM; Posts: 102,607; And1: 293; Joined: Mar 19, 2013; Post #1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:29 pm

Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

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Post #1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:29 pm

Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before Friday's deadline, according to sources.

Butler is currently out two to four weeks with a thumb sprain.

Butler would become a restricted free agent in 2015.

Via Chris Broussard/ESPN

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TheBallDoLie: Junior; Posts: 411; And1: 21; Joined: Jan 08, 2014; Post #3 » by TheBallDoLie » Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:45 pm

Re: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

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Post #3 » by TheBallDoLie » Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:45 pm

th4d wrote:incoming max proposal from the rockets ...

They did just sign Trevor Ariza to a 4 year contract. There is no spot for Butler on Houston's roster, unless they want to move either him or Ariza to the bench at a starters salary.

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Ring_Me: Rookie; Posts: 1,150; And1: 588; Joined: Jul 06, 2014; Location: Titty Hill, England; Post #5 » by Ring_Me » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:58 pm

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Post #5 » by Ring_Me » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:58 pm

Buckets will make the right decision this free agency. I hope. :-?

"Do not go gentle into that good night." :starwars

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Fresh360Waves: Veteran; Posts: 2,648; And1: 339; Joined: Aug 01, 2013; Location: City of Angels; Post #6 » by Fresh360Waves » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:54 pm

Re: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

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Post #6 » by Fresh360Waves » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:54 pm

th4d wrote:incoming max proposal from the rockets ...

He's staying in Chi-Town

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th4d: Junior; Posts: 257; And1: 101; Joined: Feb 28, 2013; Post #7 » by th4d » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:16 pm

Re: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Unlikely To Agree Upon Extension

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Post #7 » by th4d » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:16 pm

TheBallDoLie wrote:
th4d wrote:incoming max proposal from the rockets ...

They did just sign Trevor Ariza to a 4 year contract. There is no spot for Butler on Houston's roster, unless they want to move either him or Ariza to the bench at a starters salary.

twas kinda a bulls inside joke, since we've lost asik to the rockets because of their huge offer in rest. free agency. :wink:

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