3 years and 165 million, the Heat extended Adebayo's contract in advance, 2 years and 113 million, Butler's contract extension request was rejected by the Heat. Such an attitude of heaven and earth made Butler very disappointed. 3 years and 171 million, Butler will become a free agent after his contract expires next year and ask for the highest salary. The Nets with 70 million space are eyeing Butler, and the Spurs with Wen Ban Yama are also the favorites to get Butler. The battle for Butler will start next summer.

Rejecting 2 years and 213 million US dollars, the Heat's Riley is the most ruthless

Butler's 3-year 146 million contract with player options will expire in 26 years. This summer, Butler can sign a 4-year 243 million contract with the Heat. Butler is 35 years old this year and he also knows that there is a premium for a long contract, so he is very self-aware and proposed a 2-year 113 million contract with the Heat.

Butler's reasonable request was ruthlessly rejected by Riley, which made Butler very sad. Butler played for the Heat for 5 years and reached the Eastern Conference Finals 3 times and the Finals 2 times, but now he was completely ignored by Riley.

What made Butler even more sad was that the Heat renewed Adebayo's contract in advance for 3 years and 165 million. This also made Butler feel disappointed that he had tried everything for the Heat but could not get a contract extension.

The 22-23 playoffs were Butler's last glory. He led the Heat to complete the black eight miracle. In the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics, the Heat led 3-0. The Celtics chased 3 games in a row to tie the score to 3-3. Butler scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the 7-game game, reflecting his super statistical ability.

Last season, Butler played only 60 games due to injury, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5 assists, which was slightly lower than in the past. Butler missed the playoffs due to injury. Riley mistakenly believed that Butler had run out of talent and cruelly refused to renew his contract with Butler.

Now Butler and the Heat have basically fallen out, and the Heat are unwilling to let Butler become a free agent for nothing, and Riley has also thought about trading Butler.

Butler's trading market is optimistic

Now the US media has listed the odds of Butler's next home, with the Nets, Warriors, and Rockets in the top three.

The Nets have Simmons' expiring contract and a future first-round pick, which is the Heat's ideal trading partner, but the Nets want to play badly this year to get the No. 1 pick to select Flagg, and the Nets have no plan to get Butler yet.

The same is true for the Warriors. The Warriors can use Kuminga + the first round as bargaining chips, but the Warriors are also unwilling to trade too early, otherwise the Warriors will have no bargaining chips after Antetokounmpo appears in the trading market.

The Rockets now want to fully develop the young players in the team and test the true level of players such as Sheppard and Thompson. Before the Rockets have determined the lineup and playing style, the Rockets will not easily make a trade.

For the Nets, Warriors, Rockets and other teams, if they can get Butler for free next summer, then paying a few first-round trades to get Butler now will become a big fool. They are all waiting for Butler to make a decision next summer.

For the Heat, if they can't keep Butler in the future, they should trade Butler now to get some chips. Riley has always been known for his ruthlessness. Since he can let Wade, the soul of the team, leave, why should he care about the outsider Butler.

Asking for 3 years and 171 million US dollars, Butler has become a hot commodity

Butler can choose a new club at will after becoming a free agent next summer. He can get a maximum contract of 171 million for 3 years.

The Heat is unwilling to give Butler 113 million for 2 years, but it does not mean that other teams are willing to give Butler 171 million for 3 years. According to the 38-year-old rule, Butler, who will be 35 next year, can only sign a maximum contract of 171 million for three years.

The Nets will have 70 million in space next summer. Even if Butler's market value is 40 million and he is given an annual salary premium of 60 million, the Nets will be coveted by Butler because he can help young people grow. Butler's tough style of play will also lead the Nets' young players to grow healthily. Moreover, the Nets' high salary for Butler will not affect the team's salary structure and make the team pay luxury tax.

As long as they can sign Butler with money, the Nets will do whatever it takes.

In addition to the Nets, the Spurs are also Butler's potential next home. From the perspective of the lineup structure, the Spurs are the most suitable structure for Butler's characteristics.

The Spurs have the future league's face Wen Ban Yama, this year's No. 4 pick Castle, No. 8 pick Dillingham, 2022's No. 9 pick Sohan, No. 20 pick Branham, and excellent system players Johnson and Vassell. This is the future championship lineup. Butler will be like a duck in water after joining, and he will give full play to his leadership ability.

Of course, considering the future salary space, the Spurs cannot give Butler 171 million for 3 years, otherwise the Spurs will encounter salary problems in the future renewal of Wen Ban Yama, but the Spurs can give Butler a maximum salary of 113 million for 2 years during Wen Ban Yama's rookie benefits, so Butler's loss in money is not very large.

Next summer, teams including the Spurs, Rockets, Nets and others will have salary space to sign a top player, and Butler can make a choice. Where Butler goes will be a highlight next summer. He can get 171 million in three years by joining the Nets, and 113 million in two years by joining the Spurs, which can satisfy Butler's desire for money. Compared to the Heat's stinginess, Butler will find a new team next summer and get the maximum salary he expects.