The Sixers did just lose their next-best lob threat in KJ Martin, but also have above-the-rim wings in Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV who Butler can connect with.

Butler is 10 years younger than the 34-year-old Jackson, who appeared in 31 games for the Sixers and averaged 4.4 points and 1.5 assists. The Wizards later announced that they requested waivers on ...