It is a sad way for Butler to end his stint in Miami after guiding the Heat to two NBA Finals and almost a third since arriving in 2019. Where will he end up next? That is unclear although the Phoenix Suns are the team to have been most consistently linked with him in recent weeks. The Golden State Warriors are believed to be in the mix as well.

The 76ers have had a disappointing season so far, but they aren't ready to give up on this core of players just yet.