Jimmy Butler is having a career season for the Chicago Bulls (conveniently in a contract year). Butler, who turned down a four-year, $40 million offer last summer, is likely in for an even bigger offer this year.
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During an interview ESPN Chicago’s Waddle and Silvy, Bulls VP John Paxson said that Chicago will match any offer for Butler, even a max one.
Chicago Bulls VP John Paxson said today that they'll match any offer sheet Jimmy Butler signs, even the max. (Interview: Waddle and Silvy)
— Chicago Bulls Rumors (@chicagobullsbot) January 23, 2015
The 25-year-old has exploded this year, averaging 20.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.