NBA Trade 2018-19: Ranking the best moves of the trade window

#2 Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers managed to make a huge move in getting Jimmy Butler to the Sixers

It was no secret that Jimmy Butler wanted to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves for a team that was going to compete for a title and finally after months of escalating situations, he got his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers receive: Jimmy Butler (G/F) and Justin Patton (C).

Minnesota Timberwolves receive: Robert Covington (F), Dario Saric (F), Jerryd Bayless (G) and 2022 second round pick.

Jimmy Butler's arrival to the Philadelphia 76ers meant that the Process that Sam Hinkie had begun was finally finished. They had acquired a third star to pair up with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to shift their timeline to a win-now mode. Butler brings super defensive ability, paired up with an awesome offensive game and ability to make clutch shots from the perimeter, something the team was missing.

With Markelle Fultz's future in doubt, Bulter vaulted this team into contention for the Eastern Conference title. Minnesota on the other hand, got rid of a want-away star, one that was a negative influence on the squad.

They also managed to receive 2 amazing players in Dario Saric and Robert Covington, both great starters that can give this team much-needed strength from beyond the arc. Jerryd Bayless is also a good rotation player that can step in when needed. This deal was one which made sure that the 76ers were not left behind after their rivals the Toronto Raptors made a huge deal of their own.