Report: Heat, Jimmy Butler expected to agree to four-year max deal

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) looks to drive against Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (Ron Schwane/AP)

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are expected to agree to a four-year, $184-million max contract, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

The deal should be done once the NBA officially begins its new season calendar on Aug. 6.

Butler, 31, averaged 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game on 49.7 per cent shooting in 52 games with the Heat this past season. He led the team to the NBA Finals in 2019-20.

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