The Sixers have a serious move and NBA Twitter has collectively lost it.
Looks like their star-hunting wasn't just limited to the summer, as reportedly, the Sixers will acquire Jimmy Butler on Monday for a large package that includes Dario Saric, Robert Covington, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second round pick.
There are some good reactions, there are some bad, and there are some wild ones.
From a fellow newcomer.
Yooo @JimmyButler welcome to the new city. Wanna explore it together 😂😂 — Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) November 10, 2018
And some fellow Philly sports legends.
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Welcome to the best sports city in America @JimmyButler ! #76ers https://t.co/qrT9FaOSJE — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) November 10, 2018
Welcome to the the city bro! @JimmyButler let's get it fam. #cityofchampions #BrotherlyLove — Alshon Jeffery (@TheWorldof_AJ) November 10, 2018
And then there's just some classic NBA Twitter reactions.
Right now lol pic.twitter.com/dcCtXO73nV — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 10, 2018
Live look at NBA Twitter: pic.twitter.com/wgu8tswBXQ — Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) November 10, 2018
No doubt, fans will be sad about losing some beloved Sixers, but there's always a silver lining. We wish Covington and Saric the best, they'll always have a place in our hearts.
pic.twitter.com/QsBJYSsrSR — shamus (@shamus_clancy) November 10, 2018
one taught me love, one taught me patience, one taught me pain pic.twitter.com/WStqYqCZZg — shamus (@shamus_clancy) November 10, 2018
I am legitimately emotional that Covington is not going to be a Sixer anymore. That guy left it all out on the court every single night, got better every year, and turned into a critical piece on a very good team. I'm going to really miss him. — Marc Whittington (@MWhittington13) November 10, 2018
The trade isn't a bad one. It's an emotional one. Pls give me time and respect my privacy. — regular szn darien (@dmay706) November 10, 2018
Very, very excited about Jimmy Butler. I can't imagine what Covington and Dario are going through right now. I know that this Sixers team is very tight, but I understand the trade. Going to miss Covington's amazing defense and Saric giving 100% effort. They're going to ball out. — Eagles Fans🦅 (4-4) (@NoPhlyZone5) November 10, 2018
A friend in Philly at the Flyers game just texted me "It got all quiet before the National Anthem at the game and some dude screamed we got Jimmy Butler and everyone went wild" #Sixers — Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) November 10, 2018
Silver lining pic.twitter.com/AsvpWvE9ga — Titus Anjawnicus (@jimadair3) November 10, 2018
*jimmy butler cracks his knuckles*https://t.co/c1MwVgKlqq — Mina Kimes (@minakimes) November 10, 2018
I hope they have decent espresso in Minnesota. For Dario's sake. 💔 — Enrico (@The700Level) November 10, 2018
If we know one thing, we can't wait to see Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler troll it out together. Oh and of course how they play on the court together, too.
