Why the Raptors should trade for Jimmy Butler?

Why the Raptors should trade for Jimmy Butler?

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We thought that offseason has been long over, but just recently Jimmy Butler requested a trade during a Timberwolves meeting. The reason for that is quite obvious considering Butler is not fond of Minnesota's young talents in Karl Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, specifically wiggins according to some sources. Now that Jimmy wants out the Timberbulls project looks deemer than ever after Thibs successfully signed Luol Deng. According to Adrian Wojnaroski of ESPN that Jimmy Butler's most preferred destination is the Clippers out of his three teams mentioned, which sounds pretty familiar as Kawhi's also preferred landing spot.

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It is no secret to us the recent Kawhi-Spurs drama that led him eagerly asking for a trade, in which the Raptors immediately taking the bait and swap their star player Demar Derozan. If the Raptors wants to contend in a weaker Eastern Conference they should not let this opportunity slip by and trade any assets just to get Jimmy Buckets, if you're asking me why? If they didn't decide to acquire Butler there is a chance that Kawhi might leave Toronto in the summer of 2019 and team up with Butler in Los Angeles Clippers.

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So basically for the Raptors to get a chance for a title contention much sooner than later they need to grab any possible opportunities lock up Kawhi which is arguably a top three player when healthy. And for that to happen just like I mentioned earlier, a healthy Jimmy in his prime is one of the necessary piece for Kawhi to stay in Canada. Maybe they could give some assets like Kyle Lowry and some young talents they currently have.