Who has more trade value? Butler or James?

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More Trade Value? Butler or James?

Butler
4
29%
James
10
71%
 
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coolcono
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Who has more trade value? Butler or James? 

Post#1 » by coolcono » Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:38 am

Considering all of the articles I see online regarding a swap of stars, who currently has more trade value?
I would think Butler should, but the major caveat is whether he can stay healthy.
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Re: Who has more trade value? Butler or James? 

Post#2 » by youngcrev » Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:01 am

I don't think either are particularly valuable trade assets compared to how impactful they are on the floor. They're basically pick their destination guys when it comes to a trade.

In a vacuum, value wise I'm not sure where Jimmy's advantage would be, as I think Lebron is the better player still. Contract doesn't really feel like a plus for Jimmy. Nor does health. I guess he's younger, but I'm not sure I'd say he has more left in the tank. Lebron comes with a lot of baggage, but Jimmy's is probably the scarier kind.
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Re: Who has more trade value? Butler or James? 

Post#3 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Jul 19, 2025 1:05 am

Butler, because he doesn't have a NTC

James if he didn't have NTC
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