According to Shams Charnia of the Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers have traded for star Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler.
Sources: Philadelphia's Jerryd Bayless has also been traded to Minnesota as part of Jimmy Butler deal. Covington/Saric/Bayless/2022 2nd for Butler and Patton. https://t.co/qSvFzjG5BU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 10, 2018
The 76ers gave up Dario Saric, Robert Covington, a 2022 second round pick and Jerryd Bayless in exchange for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton.
This is a solid move for both teams.
The 76ers got much better with this trade and now look like legitimate contenders in the Eastern conference once again.