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Butler Takes His Talents to South Beach

Jimmy Butler will suit up for Miami next season after the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers came to an agreement on an old-fashioned sign and trade. Butler will sign a max deal with the Heat as young highly talented wing Josh Richardson heads to Philadelphia. The Heat will also include extra players in the deal to ensure salaries match.

Sources: Jimmy Butler is signing a four-year, $142M maximum contract with the Miami Heat.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2019

The Heat will need to be creative in what contracts they will send out.