Breaking: Lamont Butler Shocks NBA Scouts, Signs $1.2M Two-Way Deal with Miami Heat After Stellar G League Showcase: ‘Kentucky Prepared Me for This Moment!…Read More…
Lexington, KY – Former Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler has reportedly inked a $1.2 million two-way contract with the Miami Heat, sources confirmed Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The 6’2” senior, fresh off a Sweet 16 run with Kentucky, stunned NBA scouts at a recent G League Elite Camp, dropping 22 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists against top prospects. His defensive tenacity and clutch three-point shooting (41.2% at UK) earned high praise, securing a deal that splits his time between Miami’s NBA roster and their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Butler, who graduated from Kentucky in May 2025, averaged 9.3 points and 2.6 steals per game in 2024-25,
anchoring the Wildcats’ defense. His 18-point outburst in a March 2025 loss to Tennessee turned heads, but it was his G League camp dominance that sealed Miami’s interest. “Lamont’s a Heat Culture guy—grit, heart, leadership,” an anonymous scout said. Two-way contracts, capped at $578,577 for 2024-25, allow players to toggle between leagues, a path taken by stars like Alex Caruso. Butler’s reported $1.2M figure suggests a premium deal, though some speculate it includes incentives.Big Blue Nation erupted on X, with posts like “Lamont’s gonna lock up the league!” trending. Butler, 23, credited Kentucky: “BBN and Coach Pope prepared me for this moment.” While recovering from a minor shoulder issue, he’s expected to debut in Miami’s Summer League. Fans now await his NBA splash, proving UK’s pipeline runs deep.
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