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Former Chicago Bulls Star Reportedly Interested in Joining Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets could be getting a former Chicago Bulls star

Farbod Esnaashari

Feb 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21), center Joakim Noah (13), and guard Derrick Rose (1) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the United Center. The Bulls won 112-107.
Feb 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21), center Joakim Noah (13), and guard Derrick Rose (1) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at the United Center. The Bulls won 112-107. / Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images
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NBA free agency may be over, but it's never too early to look ahead to next year's class. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is among the players expected to hit free agency, but could the former Chicago Bulls star actually leave South Beach?

Butler chose not to sign a contract extension with the Heat this past offseason, saying he's going to play out his contract and evaluate his options after that.

Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported this weekend that there's a possibility Butler eyes the Brooklyn Nets as a potential free agent destination.

"Butler isn’t just open to Brooklyn, but fond of it," said Brian Lewis. "Now, he’s not a Net and he might never get close to becoming one. But to dismiss the possibility out of hand is foolish. Butler has decided he’ll play out next season and won’t extend in Miami ahead of his opt-out in 2025. He seems intent on hitting free agency, even if (when?) the Heat finally get around to giving him a concrete offer."

The Brooklyn Nets are loaded with draft capital and are expected to have max cap space in the summer of 2025. Jimmy Butler and another star heading to New York's second team could certainly make things interesting in the Eastern Conference.

Jimmy Butler will earn $48.7 million in the 2024-25 season and has a $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season. At this point, it sounds like he may opt out in search of a major, long-term deal.

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Farbod Esnaashari

FARBOD ESNAASHARI

12-year NBA veteran that's covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPN

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