BREAKING: 76ers Sign Al Horford To Massive Deal After Trading Jimmy Butler

June 30, 2019, 9:18pm EST (Updated: April 24, 2023, 6:13pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

The Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time.

On Sunday, it was just announced that they had agreed to a sign and trade to send Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat in exchange for Josh Richardson.

Miami is finalizing a sign-and-trade with Philadelphia to acquire Jimmy Butler, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019

The deal will include Josh Richardson to the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/nWFrg00mtm
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019

Shortly after that news, it was announced that the 76ers gave Al Horford a massive deal.

Five-time All-Star F/C Al Horford has agreed to a four-year, $109M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, agent Jason Glushon tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019

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The Horford contract has $97M guaranteed and $12M in bonuses tied to championships, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/9ayQXSUaiU
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019

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The deal also contains $12 million in bonuses tied to championships.

Horford opted out of his contract with the Boston Celtics and quickly broke off talks on a new deal.

Horford, 33, averaged 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game last season.