Caron Butler could be on the move. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings have promised the veteran forward that they will look to trade him soon, with one team appearing like a probable suitor:
ESPN sources say Sacramento has promised veteran forward Caron Butler that it will trade him in coming days to find him a team with more PT
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 17, 2015
Sources say that a Caron Butler trade is expected after Christmas, if not sooner, with Milwaukee quickly emerging as the likely destinaiton
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 17, 2015
Bucks have young squad & clear need for veteran leadership after losing Jared Dudley & Zaza Pachulia to make financial room for Greg Monroe
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 17, 2015
Butler, who has played in Milwaukee before, seems to be frustrated with his role in Sacramento as he has been unable to get off the bench. The veteran could still provide some useful things, mainly shooting and leadership, in spot minutes. Milwaukee makes sense as they need both of those things on a sputtering, young team. With Miles Plumlee having reportedly been placed on the trading block, a straight swap may be in the works. The Los Angeles Clippers may also be a destination as they attempt to find a consistent small forward to join their strong core.
The Kings will likely look to add young players with some potential in a trade for Butler. They will not be able to get much but any asset is probably better than a veteran who is not getting any game minutes.
