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NBA: Top 25 Free Agents

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates following a play during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Jimmy Butler, RFA

UPDATE: Jimmy Butler has agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Jimmy Butler is a two-time All-Defensive Team member with an All-Star Game appearance under his belt. He won Most Improved Player in 2014-15 and averaged a career-best 20.0 points per game.

Chances are, Chicago will hold onto its rising star.

Anything is possible, including Butler signing a three-year offer sheet in an attempt to circumvent restricted free agency. If Chicago doesn’t match within three days of that happening, he’d walk.

If it does, Butler will remain with the Bulls. Let the complicated restricted free agency system begin.

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