The Cleveland Cavaliers’ apparently will have one less option to improve their roster. All-Star guard Jimmy Butler informed the Cavs that he intends to stay with the Chicago Bulls rather than be traded to Cleveland, TNT reported Tuesday.
Butler has been the subject of increase trade speculation the past few days as the Cavs have reportedly pursued the 27-year-old shooting guard and Pacers star Paul George. Both Butler and George are considered two of the best two-way players in the game and could provide the Cavs a perimeter defensive stopper they sorely lacked against the Warriors in the Finals.