This was a decision orchestrated and executed by Dunleavy (a former Butler teammate in Chicago), Lacob and the front office. Nothing would’ve been done without at least a tepid green light from ...

Butler didn't settle for less; he knew his trajectory and wasn't afraid to hold out for what he believed was just. "I think Chicago knew. So they was trying to get me for cheap. As they should do.

No. There’s always a reason behind it.” The Chicago Bulls selected Butler 30th in the 2011 NBA Draft. He didn’t play much as a rookie but forced his way into Tom Thibodeau’s regular ...