Warriors anticipate pursuing a trade for Jimmy Butler, should one become…
The Golden State Warriors are being floated as a potential trade suitor for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. There is one important caveat as it is unclear if the Heat will listen to trade offers for the six-time All-Star.
According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors are likely to have an interest in Butler if the star becomes available. The same cannot be said for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram who has also been the subject of NBA trade rumors.
“We discussed some of the Warriors’ options on our offseason preview podcast,” Slater detailed in a May 30, 2024 story titled, “Klay Thompson’s market, Warriors coaching staff changes and other free agents to watch.”
“Two quick situations of note: If Brandon Ingram hits the trade market, I would not expect the Warriors to show interest. If the Heat shop Jimmy Butler, I would expect the Warriors to enter the conversation to at least some degree,” Slater wrote.
Butler’s future remains complicated and Heat president Pat Riley appeared to throw gasoline on the fire when calling out the superstar after Miami was eliminated. Riley discussed everything from Butler’s availability, contract extension (or lack thereof) and the star’s trash talk despite being sidelined.
