The Sixers finalized the trade with Minnesota on Monday to officially announce the acquisition of Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton. General manager Elton Brand shed some light on Butler's contract stating, "Jimmy [Butler] is signed this year and next year, he has an opportunity to opt out this summer ... we hope he sees a fit here, we hope that we see the fit there this season, we know what kind of talent he is, he's a superstar player, and we're definitely looking forward to having those discussions."
Brand is living in the moment while simultaneously shaping this team for the immediate future.