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Report: Sixers officially sign deadline acquisition Butler to long-term contract The Philadelphia 76ers have made a significant move ahead of the playoffs by signing forward Jimmy Butler to a standard contract. Butler, who was originally acquired at the trade deadline, has quickly become an integral part of the team's success. The decision to lock in Butler on a long-term deal reflects the Sixers' commitment to building a championship-contending team. With Butler alongside All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers have solidified their lineup heading into the postseason. Butler's versatility and leadership on both ends of the court have been instrumental in the Sixers' recent success. His ability to score, defend, and make plays in clutch moments make him a valuable asset for the team. Overall, the signing of Butler to a standard contract is a positive development for the Sixers as they look to make a deep playoff run and compete for an NBA championship.

The Sixers are reportedly checking off a second contract conversion.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday night that the Sixers are converting 24-year-old point guard Jared Butler from a two-way contract to a standard two-year NBA deal.

The team also officially converted rookie wing Justin Edwards to a standard NBA contract on Sunday.

“We see them as a big part of our future and we hope to convert them at some point,” Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said last week of Edwards and Butler. “We think they’re good roster fits for long term.”

After moving from the Wizards to the Sixers at the trade deadline, Butler has played in three games. With the Sixers shorthanded at guard, he started Wednesday and had eight points and nine assists in the team’s loss to the Nets. He posted 15 points in 16 minutes the night before vs. the Raptors.

Fellow deadline pickup Quentin Grimes has also been quite productive, averaging 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in his four Sixers appearances.

“I love what they’re showing here. … Jared, I thought he came in and made plays,” Paul George said Tuesday. “He was attacking. Both of these guys have come in and contributed right away, and that’s hard to do, especially in the middle of the season.”

The Sixers are Butler’s fourth NBA franchise since he concluded his college career at Baylor by being named Most Outstanding Player of the 2021 Final Four.

“Just want to win,” he said Tuesday. “I just want to express my talent. And obviously, if Philly gives me a chance to do that, I’m grateful to be able to do that. That’s about it. Express my talent and win.”