The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to engage the Miami Heat on a trade for Jimmy Butler this past offseason, sources tell Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Joel Embiid pushed for the trade as they were previously teammates for part of the 18-19 season before Butler left in a sign-and-trade to the Heat.
The Sixers were unable to gain traction on the talks and instead signed Paul George in free agency.
Butler has given the Heat the list of the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets as he seeks a trade.