
The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that they will not pursue Jimmy Butler in free agency, despite the star forward’s uncertain future with the Miami Heat.
According to Marc Stein, who reported on Substack, recent league discussions about Butler’s next move have sparked speculation, especially with the Nets holding the only maximum salary cap space for the 2025 offseason.
But despite having the financial flexibility to make a significant move, Brooklyn has no intentions of courting Butler if he opts to forgo his $52.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and enters free agency.
Sources close to the situation confirmed this week that the Nets are not planning to chase Butler, even if he becomes available this summer.
The 35-year-old Butler, a perennial All-Star and playoff hero for Miami, has been at the center of trade rumors for some time.
For Brooklyn, this decision means they will likely focus on other avenues to improve their roster. The Nets are currently rebuilding around their young talent and have shown no indication that they want to break the bank for another veteran star.