Kings tell Butler trade planned, sources say
The Sacramento Kings have pledged to veteran forward Caron Butler that they will trade him to find him a team where he can have a larger role, league sources said Wednesday.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Kings plan to move Butler shortly after Christmas, with the 35-year-old finding minutes hard to come by in the Kings’ frontcourt.
The Milwaukee Bucks, Butler’s hometown team, have quickly emerged as the likely destination for Butler, according to sources close to the Racine, Wisconsin, native.
Off to a disappointing 10-16 start, Milwaukee could be helped by an infusion of veteran leadership after losing Zaza Pachulia and Jared Dudley over the summer to clear a financial path for the free-agent signing of center Greg Monroe.
Butler, who signed with the Kings over the summer, has already had one stint with the Bucks. But halfway through the 2013-14 season, with the Bucks en route to a 15-67 finish, Butler secured a buyout that ultimately enabled him to join the contending Oklahoma City Thunder.
If the trade comes to fruition as expected, Butler would be reunited with Bucks coach Jason Kidd — his former teammate with the Dallas Mavericks during their 2010-11 championship season.
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