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The current era of the NBA seems to incite panic among teams and front offices, leading them to hand out contracts without fully assessing a player’s declining trajectory or future contributions. However, Pat Riley stands apart from this trend, maintaining discipline in the face of Butler’s demands.
There are murmurs about Butler potentially being a trade candidate, with discussions surrounding a possible move to the Phoenix Suns that might satisfy his financial expectations. Such a move would place Butler on a list of elite players, but one that raises eyebrows regarding the value of his potential contract.