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Dallas Mavericks: Ranking the 10 best free agent targets for the Mavs

By Kohl Rast

TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks after passing Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks after passing Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 23: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 23: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

9. Jimmy Butler

If ever there was a player that is near impossible to get a read on, Jimmy Butler just may be that guy. Butler was a real star in Chicago and was beloved by Bulls fans. Then, he decided he wasn’t happy and all of a sudden he was gone. It was a weird thing and has left a lot of people confused as to what exactly Butler is doing.

He then followed that up by requesting a trade out of Minnesota, the team he chose to sign with the year before. There are a lot of things about Butler to be worried about and that is the main reason we see him here at 9th on the list instead of much lower.

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As far as play goes, Butler is an extremely skilled player on both ends of the court. He has been a premier offensive player for several years now, finding ways to score in all areas of the court. His three-point shooting has never been stellar but it has also never really slowed his game down any either.

On defense, Butler is one of the best defensive wings in the league. He has quick feet and good reflexes to stay in front of the guy he is guarding. Everything about Butler on the court is something a team would want, but his off the court stuff is definitely worrisome.

I would say the Mavs have almost no chance at Butler and that’s alright. The Sixers probably want to bring him back if he wants to come back and that would be good for both parties. If something were to happen and the Mavs end up with Butler, however, I would certainly not be upset about it.