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Caleb Hightower
Following an embarrassing 51-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors may complete a blockbuster trade sooner than expected.
Acquiring a Miami Heat superstar would help the franchise improve on both ends of the floor.
(Jimmy) Butler’s $48.8 million contract makes it incredibly difficult for the Warriors to execute a trade, though their recent poor form does have many clamouring for significant change,” Blue Man Hoop’s Peter O’Keefe wrote Friday.
“Golden State would have to send out at least four players, and their place just below the first tax apron also complicates matters significantly.”
“ESPN’s Kevin Pelton had a crack on trying to manufacture a Butler-to-Golden State trade on Thursday, coming up with the below deal that also involved the Detroit Pistons.”
“A couple of key aspects to point out here as part of this proposed trade. Golden State would be taking back nearly $4 million less in the trade, money they would need to then go out and sign an additional three players to sufficiently fill out the roster.”
“One of those players would have to be a center as trading (Kevin) Looney leaves them incredibly depleted in that area. Alternatively they could trade for one, potentially using Jonathan Kuminga given it would be unlikely that the Warriors re-sign both he and Butler to huge contracts come the offseason.”
“As for the trade itself, it’s one Golden State may be desperate enough to swing for given their recent struggles.”
“(Andrew) Wiggins has been one of the few shining lights for them though, meaning they’ll certainly wrestle with the idea of trading him, draft assets and additional rotation players for a 35-year-old Butler.”
“Perhaps it’s not a trade the Warriors would pull the trigger on tomorrow, but it is one that will come further into calculations if their slide continues and they put up more performances like that of Thursday against the Grizzlies.”
The Heat are unquestionably underachieving this season, but Butler has performed well in South Beach in Year 14.
The 6-foot-7 two-way mastermind averages 19.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest on 55.2% field goal shooting and 35.7% three-point shooting.
Butler finished Miami’s Monday night contest against the Detroit Pistons with 35 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals, showcasing his ability to dominate when he chooses.
While Wiggins’ career has elevated with the Warriors, Golden State’s ceiling would skyrocket with Butler on the roster.
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Caleb Hightower is a graduate of Hofstra University who can write about any sport, but he has a particular passion for basketball – specifically college and NBA. He has written for publications such as FanBuzz and Busting Brackets since graduating.
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