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The Warriors are in the midst of finalizing a deal with Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schröder, but could the Golden State be ready to make another deal before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline?
All-NBA Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler has been linked to the Warriors in recent weeks, and Golden State appears to be at the forefront of teams vying to add the 35-year-old star.
The Warriors are the only team of the four heavily linked to Butler to maintain interest that could eventually lead to “substantive trade talks,” NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported Saturday.
The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks – the two teams linked to Butler – reportedly have not registered tangible interest in pursuing the Heat superstar.
The Phoenix Suns, another potential landing spot for Butler, would realistically need to include wing Bradley Beal in any deal with Miami, which could cause problems after the Heat were reluctant to add the NBA All-Star during the 2023 offseason.
Golden State is reportedly among Butler’s three preferred trade destinations should Miami deal him.
Butler is coming off his worst scoring streak in five years, averaging 18.6 points in 31.9 minutes per game during the 2024-25 NBA season.
However, the veteran star is shooting a highly efficient 55 percent from the field and remains one of the league’s most respected clutch players despite his age.
Given the Warriors’ late-game scoring struggles this season, adding Butler could be an intriguing option as Golden State looks to maximize the remaining years of Steph Curry’s career.
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