Wanted a star? You got one.
The Sixers are finalizing a trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Timberwolves, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday.
Per the source, the Sixers are giving up Robert, Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round draft pick, while also receiving Justin Patton.
The trade is still pending approval, according to the source.
The deal was first reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski. Per the report, the trade won't be completed until Monday.
Butler is averaging 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.4 steals per game in 10 contests this season. He has made the All-Star Game the previous four seasons in which he's posted averages of 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists while shooting 35.2 percent from three-point range.
The 6-foot-8, 232-pounder is a do-it-all swingman that scores, facilitates and plays both ends of the floor. On top of his offensive numbers, Butler has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive second team four of the past five seasons.
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