Jimmy Butler, who has been a key figure for the Miami Heat since 2019, might be on the move as the Golden State Warriors emerge as a potential suitor. Despite guiding the Heat to two NBA Finals, Butler’s long-term future in Miami is uncertain, especially with his player option for next summer and recent talks about a max extension that the Heat have reportedly been hesitant to offer due to Butler’s injury history.
According to Taylor Wirth on NBC Sports and The Athletic’s Sam Amick on “The TK Show,” the Warriors have shown interest in Butler, especially since he will be a free agent if he declines his player option. With the departure of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry nearing the end of his prime years, the Warriors are looking to stay competitive.
A proposed trade scenario involves the Warriors acquiring Butler in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Kevon Looney, and future first-round picks in 2025 and 2027. However, trading Kuminga might be a tough sell for the Warriors, who view him as a crucial part of their current and future plans. They reportedly resisted including him in a potential Paul George trade earlier this summer. Despite this, the Warriors might feel increased pressure to secure another superstar to support Curry if they are to remain in contention.
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