Butler responds to trade rumors: I don't know if I can retire with the Heat A lot of things are more important than money

On December 12, Beijing time, Jimmy Butler was interviewed by the media in response to recent trade rumors about him. He said he didn't know if he would be able to play until retirement with the Heat, and was not worried about not completing a contract extension with the team, and said that many things are more important than money.

Butler said that he actually likes to be discussed and doesn't think it's a bad thing to publicize too much, but if someone says he's going to be traded, that's a bit too much. But he didn't care that much.

Responding to his long-term future with the Heat, Butler said, "Who knows? He also said he didn't know if he would play until retirement with the Heat. No matter what I say, you're going to have different news coming out. So I don't think there's any point in answering that question. I feel like we're doing what we need to do, we've won a few games. I don't worry about renewing the contract, I will deal with these things when they come, and take a step at a time. More articles like this will come out. ”

The reporter mentioned that Butler had said that money is not important, but back to the issue of contract extensions, money is important. Butler responded, "Not really, my children matter, and so do my joy, happiness, and family. The most important thing now is to stay healthy and play good basketball. ”

Butler has a lot of confidence in the Heat's current roster. 'Our goal is always to win the championship, Herro is playing very well, Bam Adebayo is doing what he has to do, we have some young players who are playing better and better, building confidence. We're going to snowball and we're proud of them. ”

So far this season, Butler is averaging 19 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, and he has played in 17 games for the Heat. Butler's salary this season is $48.79 million, with a player option of $52.41 million next season, and outside reports say he is expected to jump out of his contract and become a free agent.