It’s unclear how much of this season’s $8MM salary he gave up to pry his way out his contract, which was set to end this summer.
Butler’s homecoming this season to the league-worst Bucks was no fairy tale, and the team made him a part of trade talks before agreeing to a buyout this week. He’s still making 36.1% of his three-point attempts, and he averaged 11.0 points in 24.1 minutes per game for Milwaukee, which is close to his native Racine, Wisconsin. Oklahoma City had been carrying just 13 players, so the team didn’t have to make a corresponding move.īutler, who turns 34 in March, has been enduring one of his worst shooting seasons, connecting on just 38.7% of his shots. New York turned the Thunder down, and while Butler isn’t quite the defensive presence that Shumpert is, the Thunder appear to be better off, particularly since they’ll get to keep their draft pick and they’re likely making only a minimum-salary investment. Oklahoma City had reportedly been seeking a two-way wing player before the trade deadline, and were willing to give up their own 2014 first-round pick to acquire Iman Shumpert from the Knicks. hard-nosed defense, resiliency and highly regarded professionalism will only enhance our depth and bring additional versatility to the roster.”
“Caron represents what we look for in a Thunder player and will positively impact our team. “ We are pleased to welcome Caron Butler to the Thunder organization and to Oklahoma City,” GM Sam Presti said. The deal covers the rest of the season, and perhaps there’s a player option for 2014/15, as Glen Davis recently re ceived from the Clippers. The Bulls, Spurs and Rockets were also in contention for the 12th-year veteran.
The Thunder have signed Caron Butler, the team announced. The Raymond Brothers client spurns the Heat, who had been co-favorites with Oklahoma City.
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