The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly trying to acquire Bulls guard Jimmy Butler by orchestrating a potential multi-team trade.
Cleveland lacks the assets to meet Chicago’s high asking price, and have been looking for other teams to get involved. Per Marc Stein:
The Cavaliers, per league sources, have been working today on assembling multi-team trade scenarios to try to acquire Chicago's Jimmy Butler
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 19, 2017
The Cavs obviously have to rope in at least one more team to provide the assets Chicago would surely demand but, sources say, are trying.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 19, 2017
According to KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, the Phoenix Suns could be a potential third team in the Butler negotiations.
Suns would be possibility for 3rd team. https://t.co/9sxmioJYgO
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) June 19, 2017
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