NBA Free Agency: Predicting Where The Top-30 Free Agents Will Land

Apr 30, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) shoots during the second 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

7. Jimmy Butler | Chicago Bulls

Type: Restricted

2014-15 Season Stats: 20 points, 5.8 rebounds

Potential Landing Spots: Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls

If Jimmy Butler were an unrestricted free agent, this would be a different story — and Jimmy Butler wouldn’t be re-signing with the Chicago Bulls. But because he’s a restricted free agent, I can’t see a scenario in which the Chicago Bulls let him leave town.

Not this summer. The Bulls can — and will — match every offer that Jimmy Butler is given this summer. He’ll be in Chicago for the next few seasons. Anything beyond that is simply a guess.

Where he signs: Chicago Bulls

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