Jimmy Butler Watch

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Even if the Heat decided to offer Jimmy Butler an extension, he would now decline it, per @ShamsCharania.

The relationship between Butler and Miami is completely broken.

A standoff between Butler and the Heat’s front office will continue until a resolution is reached.

This has a chance to be fascinating to watch.  Both sides typically get their way.    

I tend to be pro-player on most situations.   This is one of the areas I tend to say "come on".   Butler is making 48 million this year and has a player option next year at 50 million.   He is 35 years old.    I think the Heat are well in the rights of not extending him right now.    Sure, Butler can be pissed and it could be warranted for a "star" player, but he is older.   He should need to play at a high standard whether he stays there or not.   

If he is not traded, is he going to find a better option than picking up his option?    I don't believe there will be many teams with that kind of money available.