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Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, isn’t a fan in speculation regarding the future contract status of the Miami Heat star.
Lee told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald that the rumors have been “disrespectful” to Butler.
“The gift about sports is to a large extent things are absolutes and there is no need to live in hypotheticals. The absolute is the season at hand and the work that needs to be done. Jimmy went away this summer and prepared himself for the task at hand, I think we all see that. Speculating on what’s next is irrelevant and disrespectful to the moment and this group. One of the major things I’ve noticed with Jimmy that has been a foundation of his success has been the creation of process and routine. He’s locked into that process and routine, and ready to attack this season with the group around him.”
Butler has a $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, allowing him to potentially become a free agent in 2025. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Oct. 4 that the forward “wants to be in Miami” and desired another contract from the Heat.
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