Jimmy Butler 'ghosted' Houston Rockets during the trade season before joining Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler has truly helped Miami Heat up ante in ongoing NBA season. former Philelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves star has been in fine form this year as Miami Heat find mselves in mix for a playoff spot this year. However, things could have been so much different h Jimmy Butler me switch to Houston Rockets in off season.

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Before Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler ghosted Houston Rockets in free ncy 

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As per reports from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Jimmy Butler was close to making switch from 76ers to Houston Rockets. However, Miami Heat swooped in at death to bring player to South of Florida. Macmahon ded that Houston Rockets wanted to pay Jimmy Butler  four-year max and but player ghosted m.

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