For the sake of the Eastern Conference and the NBA in general, I hope Butler stays in Chicago. What good does Butler do for himself or a team like the Knicks or Lakers? Rose's injuries have sapped a lot of the juice from the Bulls' title aspirations of the years, but Butler has really blossomed (see what I did there?). I'd like to see Rose regain his health over the next few years and team up with Butler and give the Cavs some more epic playoff series.
Look, I know we're engaged in a tough series with the Bulls. And yes, Noah is a douchebag of the highest order. But, have become a fan of Jimmy Butler this series. He plays the game the right way and has really grown his game since being drafted at the end of the first round. It's truly a shame that the Thibs situation has devolved to where it is now. But if there's something to salvage, at least we've seen the evolution of Jimmy Butler.