The Golden State Warriors are eyeing significant changes for the upcoming NBA season, and a potential blockbuster move is on the horizon. Reports suggest that the Warriors are showing strong interest in acquiring Miami Heat forward and 6-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, whose contract with the Heat is nearing its expiration.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Warriors have explored the possibility of trading for Butler. On The TK Show podcast with veteran Bay Area sportswriter Tim Kawakami, Amick revealed that the Warriors had likely made some calls during the summer to gauge Butler’s availability.
“You need things to break a certain way for trades like this to happen,” Amick said. “Jimmy Butler is someone to keep an eye on as he’s entering the final year of his deal with Miami. The Warriors have expressed interest and could make a move, especially with his free agency looming.”
Butler, 34, is set to earn $48.8 million this season, with a $52.4 million player option for 2026. Both the Warriors and the Heat are at pivotal points in their trajectories. Golden State, coming off a 46–36 season, missed the playoffs for the second time in the past decade. Similarly, the Miami Heat were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, a year after capturing the Eastern Conference title.
This potential trade could mark a significant shift for both teams as they look to regain their competitive edge.
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