Free agent point guard Jared Butler has signed with Crvena Zvezda, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The club, which is based in Belgrade, Serbia, competes in the EuroLeague as well as the ABA League.
Butler, 25, has been in the NBA for each of the past four seasons, appearing in 148 regular season games during that time. He earned his most prominent role with the Wizards and Sixers in 2024/25, appearing in 60 total games for the two teams and averaging 9.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per night, with a .448/.355/.824 shooting line.
After signing a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Suns in July, Butler made a strong case for a spot on Phoenix’s regular season roster this fall. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 20.9 minutes per game over the course of four preseason outings, including an impressive a 35-point, nine-assist performance last Tuesday.
However, the Suns, operating slightly above the luxury tax line, opted not to carry a 15th man into the season and cut Butler last week. He became a free agent after clearing waivers and immediately drew interest from a handful of European teams, including KK Partizan, Olympiacos, and Crvena Zvezda.
According to a report from Konstantinos Melayes of Sport24 (hat tip to BasketNews.com), the Serbian club promised Butler a starting role and significant minutes.
Lowkey thinks he should have a spot in the league
He would if he were 6 inches taller.
He should have been working on his PG skills from day one. Thats his ticket in. Rockets should have taken a good look at him in preseason.