Butler has been the face of Miami’s team since arriving in the summer of 2019 via a trade from Philadelphia, helping the Heat make two NBA Finals appearances. He has previously made waves on his way out of Chicago and Minnesota in trades and is averaging 17 points in 25 games so far this season, his lowest average in more than a decade.
One iteration that could work will include the expiring salaries of Kevon Looney ($ 8 million), Gary Payton II ($9.1 million and Lindy Waters III ($2.2 million) and they would be hard-capped at first apron after the trade. The Warriors will also have to sign two free-agent players to get up to the minimum roster of 14 standard contracts.
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Golden State Warriors rumors involving Jimmy Butler reignite with the latest Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz trade.
There is a major trade update involving the Golden State Warriors and their interest in the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler.
“Sources: The Warriors are one of several teams back in the mix for Jimmy Butler now that the Heat have lowered their asking price,” O’Connor tweeted Tuesday. Sources: The Warriors are one of several teams back in the mix for Jimmy Butler now that the Heat have lowered their asking price.
Do the Lakers and Warriors owe it to LeBron James and Stephen Curry to trade away a distant first-round pick to give them a better shot at winning a fifth championship?
The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.
Brown and company will be joined by the East starters in Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Donovan Mitchell of the Cavs, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, and Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson.
The Toronto Raptors could look to get involved in a trade before the Feb. 6 deadline The Raptors are expected to be sellers between now and the trade deadline and could play a pivotal role in a Jimmy Butler trade.