Clipperholics
Fansided

Los Angeles Clippers: Three possible trade packages for Jimmy Butler

By Ryan Snellings

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 25: Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves attends the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on August 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 25: Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves attends the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on August 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Avery Bradley #11 of the LA Clippers brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets on February 12, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Avery Bradley #11 of the LA Clippers brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets on February 12, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Trade #3 *

LA Clippers receive: G Jimmy Butler

Minnesota Timberwolves receive: G Avery Bradley, G Milos Teodosic, 2021 First Round Pick

This final trade comes with a caveat, hence the asterisk. The Los Angeles Clippers cannot move Avery Bradley until January 15 since he just signed a contract with the team this summer.

This move, while not bad for the Clippers, seems unlikely since Minnesota will want to rid themselves of Butler as soon as possible. Still, it’s worth exploring if the Timberwolves can’t get another deal done.

Thibs is familiar with Bradley from his days in Boston and would welcome his defense to the Wolves starting unit. (Noticing a trend with what we assume Minnesota wants?) Bradley does also provide some semblance of offense which will be needed with the departure of Butler.

Teodosic is thrown in to match salaries and clear another guard off the roster for the Clips. The first round pick is also thrown in to sweeten the pot, but if this trade is happening in January, the Wolves may be desperate enough to take the deal without the pick included.

dark. Next. Woj: Clippers now frontrunners for Kawhi Leonard in 2019

Would you make any of these trades if you were the Los Angeles Clippers? Let us know on Twitter and follow along as we inform you of any new developments regarding Jimmy Butler and anything else related to Clipper nation!

Home/Clippers News