After recent reports of Jimmy Butler seeking a short-term contract, RealGM reports Butler is now considering the five-year maximum offer by the Chicago Bulls. Jimmy Butler is expected to sleep on this decision and will inform the Bulls in the upcoming days.
Jimmy Butler is considering accepting Bulls' 5-year max deal, w/ option on Year 4, league sources tell RealGM. Plans to sleep on decision.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2015
Butler's ask for player option grounded in small leverage of taking free agency tour if not granted. Bulls would match regardless.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) July 1, 2015
Jimmy Butler the reigning Most Improved Player wants to include a fifth year player option if he decides to sign the five-year deal. Considering Butler doesn’t have much leverage in negotiations because he’s a restricted free agent, the Bulls could agree just to keep Butler from talking to other teams. Jimmy Butler canceled his meetings with the Lakers, Sixers, Celtics, and Mavericks as he plans to return to Chicago.
