REPORT: Surprising New Candidate Emerges In Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes That Would Send Shockwaves Throughout The NBA

Jimmy Butler (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
According to recent reports by Anthony Slater, The Athletics Golden State Warriors Insider, the Warriors are considering adding Miami Heat star player Jimmy Butler to their roster this summer if the Heat try to trade him.

“If the Heat shop Jimmy Butler, I would expect the Warriors to enter the conversation to at least some degree,” Slater said.

“Jimmy Butler’s name has popped up in the conversation…I think it’s a fit on paper, but I’m not sure how he fits into that locker room as the alpha personality that he is and I don’t know if after all the wear and tear on his knees the Warriors would want to give him that… pic.twitter.com/qedW7QcAJQ

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The Warriors’ performance declined after winning the championship in the 2021–22 season. In the 2022–23 season, Golden State was eliminated in the Round 2 series of the Playoffs, and in the current season, they placed even worse, being eliminated during the play-in tournament. After this defeat, the Warriors are planning to improve their roster for the next season. Adding Butler to the team is considered an excellent move for the Warriors. However, there is increasing concern about Butler’s age and performance, as he played fewer than 67 games per year in the 2018–19 season.

NBA Insider Spills Warriors’ Thoughts on Jimmy Butler

In addition to Slater’s remark, veteran NBA reporter Nick Friedell gave some insight into the topic. During a recent episode of 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” show, Friedell mentioned that Butler’s name had been discussed during the conversation of the Warriors for the trades.

“I think it’s a fit on paper, but I’m not sure how he fits into that locker room as the alpha personality that he is, and I don’t know if, after all the wear and tear on his knees, the Warriors would want to give him that extension,” Friedell mentioned.

Butler and Cameron Brink met last Friday night following the Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings game. Brink was overcome with emotion upon meeting the Heat star up close, and they hugged each other before striking a photo for the cameras.

“Biggest Difference on Y’all Team”- Jrue Holiday Gets His Flowers After Pivotal Performance in Celtics’ Game 3 Win

Jrue Holiday (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
As the Boston Celtics reached the final stage of their season’s journey, Jayson Tatum sat with former NBA veterans to discuss teammate Jrue Holiday, who made a significant impact on the Cs.

Following a 106-99 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, when Tatum joined Charles Barkley and Co. for a post-game interview, the Hall of Famer brought up Holiday’s performance and said, “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to watch him [Jrue] play defense…he’s the biggest difference on y’all team this year.”

Expressing his astonishment, the Celtics forward stated, “I don’t know how they let us get him but, I’m so happy that we got Jrue on our team, we’re just very fortunate. He just makes winning plays. He’s obviously been here and won a championship.”

Jrue Holiday impressed many with his outstanding performance in the post-season tournament. He averaged 13.2 points, 6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Greens while shooting 50.9% from the floor and 40% from behind the 3-point line.

Tatum was so mesmerized by the veteran guard’s performance that he wondered how his former team allowed him to leave. However, he is not the only one who questions the trade.