Jimmy Butler can see himself remaining with the 76ers past this season.
Philadelphia acquired the 29-year-old forward from the Timberwolves earlier this month in exchange for a package centered around Robert Covington and Dario Saric. Butler, who can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after 2018-19, was asked about his future with the 76ers when he met with reporters Monday.
“We’ll worry about that when the time comes,” Butler said (via the Philadelphia Inquirer). “But I really do like it here, I can tell you that. I don’t know what the future holds. This is a helluva locker room, helluva staff. I can see this being home.”
Jimmy Butler on the #Sixers: “ I could see this being home, yes.” pic.twitter.com/V9YTFO7VYA
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 26, 2018
Butler has averaged 20.3 points and 4.7 rebounds through his first seven games with the 76ers. He also knocked down a step-back 3-pointer with less than a second to play to give Philadelphia a win over the Nets last weekend.
Jimmy Butler with ANOTHER game winner for the 76ers!
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) November 26, 2018
The dude is a closer.pic.twitter.com/iK8SL8h6eP
Butler hit a game-winner against the Hornets on Nov. 17, as well.
Butler did this just seven days ago.
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) November 26, 2018
When the game is tight, put the ball in Jimmy's hands.pic.twitter.com/GKEFGwqetn
The 76ers will host the Knicks on Wednesday. They’ll enter that game with a 14-8 record.