The Butler market looks thin because of the CBA rules and his big contract. The public tension made it worse. This deal rotates 3 talented but flawed players to better spots.
The Heat like to stay competitive, not tank, especially with Herro’s emergence. so they get a reliable scorer in Randle who fits well with Herro’s spacing. Plus Huerter who needs a change of scenery - he’s a little duplicative of Robinson so maybe there’s a fourth team.
Rozier - Herro - Highsmith - Randle - Bam
Bench: Robinson, Huerter, Jovic, Jacquez, Ware
Kings get toughness, defense and playoff experience with Butler. Derozan plays at the wrong pace for Fox and doesn’t defend well. This deal opens more minutes for Ellis, Monk, Murray and Carter, especially if you play Butler at the 4 sometimes.
Fox - Monk - Butler - Murray - Sabonis
Bench: Ellis, Carter, Lyles, Len
Randle is the wrong fit with Ant and Gobert - too much holding the ball. Derozan is not a perfect fit but a better playmaker overall and not clear what the market for Randle is. And Love comes home!
Conley - Ant - Derozan- McDaniels - Gobert
Bench: Reid, NAW, Donte