Philadelphia 76ers: How will Jimmy Butler fit in the rotation?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Minnesota Timberwolves Guard Jimmy Butler (23) looks on before a NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 5, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Butler was producing 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Timberwolves this season. Despite his production, things deteriorated for Minnesota and Butler in a hurry despite making an All-Star appearance in 2017-18. His presence should certainly bolster Philadelphia’s all-around game and it also should boost their 3-point shooting as well.

He put up 32 points on 6-of-7 shooting from 3-point land in a masterful performance against the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James to lead Minnesota to a 124-120 victory in late October. Butler is shooting 37.8 percent from behind the arc on the season. Along with masterful performances, there were also some bad looks that didn’t give the team much choice but to trade the four-time All-Star.

Butler went 3-of-12 from the field in a Nov. 9 loss, destroying any chance the Timberwolves had of winning their game against the Sacramento Kings. The turmoil looks to be over for now, as Butler joins the Philadelphia roster.

Sources: With league office trade call and physicals set for Monday, the earliest the Sixers expect Jimmy Butler's debut: Wednesday at the Orlando Magic.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 10, 2018

Butler’s debut with the Sixers will come on the road on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. Philadelphia beat the Magic in a close game, 116-115, at home back on Oct. 20. As far as Butler is concerned, he should do his best to encourage the young guys, as he’s surrounded by a lot of them once again in Philadelphia.