The 76ers are still hoping they can keep Jimmy Butler beyond this season.
The 29-year-old star reportedly “aggressively challenged” coach Brett Brown about his role in the team’s offense during a recent film session and some within the organization considered his behavior “disrespectful.”
But, Philadelphia continues to want to re-sign Butler — who can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after 2018-19 — this summer, according to a report from ESPN, which cites unidentified league sources.
Butler demanded a trade away from the Timberwolves before the start of this season. The 76ers eventually acquired him in mid-November in exchange for a package centered around Robert Covington and Dario Saric.
The four-time All-Star is averaging 19.2 points and five rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game with Philadelphia. He’s shooting 47 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from 3-point range.
The 76ers will host the Hawks on Friday. They’ll enter that matchup with a 27-15 record.
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