Sixers RSS Feed- Nov 12, 2018 - Jimmy Butler, Justin Patton, a Swap 2022 2nd round picks and a TPE were acquired by the Philadelphia Sixers from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for: Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Saric and a TPE.
Philadelphia Sixers Front Office
Brett Brown will start Jimmy Butler alongside Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, J.J. Redick and Wilson Chandler.
Jimmy Butler plans on re-signing with the 76ers in the offseason.
Markelle Fultz agreed with Brett Brown that his shoulder feels great.
Furkan Korkmaz has only played in 19 career games.
Markelle Fultz is averaging 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.6 minutes per game this season.
The Rockets, Heat and 76ers have interest in Jimmy Butler.
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Philadelphia Sixers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9 at 7:00 PM | v.  | W, 133-132 |
| Nov. 10 at 8:00 PM | @  | L, 112-106 |
| Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM | @  | W, 114-124 |
| Nov. 14 at 7:00 PM | @  | L, 111-106 |
| Nov. 16 at 7:00 PM | v.  | W, 113-107 |
| Nov. 17 at 7:00 PM | @ | Preview |
| Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM | v.  | Preview |
| Nov. 21 at 7:00 PM | v.  | Preview |
| Nov. 23 at 7:30 PM | v.  | Preview |
| Nov. 25 at 6:00 PM | @  | Preview |
* All times Eastern
