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Philadelphia 76ers: A Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade might not be worth it

The short answer to the above question is yes. The Philadelphia 76ers should have deep concerns about any team who might persuade Jimmy Butler to leave. There are valid questions about maxing Jimmy out over five years, but in the end, title contention trumps all. And the Sixers can contend next season.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, so there’s reason to believe Houston will make a strong push for Butler. There have been no reports of Butler’s interest in Houston, but it’s close to home and the Rockets were among the teams who pursued Butler last November.