NBA free-agent buzz: Butler eyes Clips, Bulls

Dr Cracker · Post #1 » by **Dr Cracker** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:01 pm

Caron Butler, one of the most pursued small forwards in this year’s free-agent class, privately considers the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls as his two most preferred destinations, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Butler is most attracted to the Bulls because of the chance to play with Derrick Rose(notes) and compete for a title, but he would have to take significantly less money to play in Chicago. The Bulls have a stronger need for a shooting guard and could ultimately spend their money there. Ultimately, that leaves the Clippers with an edge over the New Jersey Nets among the suitors with the most significant cap space and a need for a starting small forward.
“He sees the Clippers with a more stable foundation of players,” one source familiar with Butler’s thinking said. “He isn’t sure about Deron Williams’(notes) future in New Jersey, and having a chance to win will be a big part of this.”

Butler played only 29 games in the Dallas Mavericks’ title run a season ago, missing the remainder with a right knee injury. At 31 years old, he’s checked out healthy again and remains a primary target for several teams looking for a small forward.

HEATVols865 · Post #2 » by **HEATVols865** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 1:04 pm

Butler signs with the Bulls and boom! We're the #2 in the East...no way a team of Dalembert/Bosh/Jame/Wade/Chalmers can beat Noah/Boozer/Deng/Butler/Rose

EscapoTHB · Post #3 » by **EscapoTHB** » Fri Dec 2, 2011 2:24 pm

I'd be more worried about the Bulls getting Jrich. Butler won't space the floor for Rose.

ItsAJyaKnow · Post #4 » by **ItsAJyaKnow** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 12:16 am

Butler probably wont do well with the shortened season.. the back to back to back games and the multiple back to back games will destroy his knees.

DWadeno3 · Post #5 » by **DWadeno3** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 12:34 am

Brazilian wrote:Butler signs with the Bulls and boom! We're the #2 in the East...no way a team of Dalembert/Bosh/Jame/Wade/Chalmers can beat Noah/Boozer/Deng/Butler/Rose

Just shut up already, please.

MartyCONLONNN · Post #6 » by **MartyCONLONNN** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 12:57 am

DWadeno3 wrote:
Brazilian wrote:Butler signs with the Bulls and boom! We're the #2 in the East...no way a team of Dalembert/Bosh/Jame/Wade/Chalmers can beat Noah/Boozer/Deng/Butler/Rose

Just shut up already, please.

seriously

Pimpwerx · Post #7 » by **Pimpwerx** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 1:20 am

I'd be more worried if they got healthy (LOL) Miller, because they would just be sick on the boards, but now I don't care. They can get whoever. We just need Dalembert. PEACE.

SweetTouch · Post #8 » by **SweetTouch** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 2:53 am

DWadeno3 wrote:
Brazilian wrote:Butler signs with the Bulls and boom! We're the #2 in the East...no way a team of Dalembert/Bosh/Jame/Wade/Chalmers can beat Noah/Boozer/Deng/Butler/Rose

Just shut up already, please.

couldn't have said it any better myself

Mundo · Post #9 » by **Mundo** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 3:45 am

SweetTouch wrote:
DWadeno3 wrote:
Brazilian wrote:Butler signs with the Bulls and boom! We're the #2 in the East...no way a team of Dalembert/Bosh/Jame/Wade/Chalmers can beat Noah/Boozer/Deng/Butler/Rose

Just shut up already, please.

couldn't have said it any better myself

I third this sentiment.

Post #10 » by **Heat11114** » Sat Dec 3, 2011 3:51 am

I'd rather have Battier than butler

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