Miami is still trying to trade Jimmy Butler, but challenges continue to build in getting a deal done.
• The Warriors are reportedly concerned about Butler’s potential fit in their locker room. Steph Curry and Steve Kerr may need to sign off on any deal before the team pursues it seriously.
• The Warriors’ culture is very “Kumbaya” and focused on joy, which doesn’t align with Butler’s personality. However, they’ve made it work with Draymond Green.
• A key difference is that Green will apologize when he steps over the line, while Butler does not.
• There are concerns about how Butler would mesh with the tight-knit Warriors locker room, but the on-court fit could make sense.
• It would be a fascinating “science experiment” to see how Butler, who clashed with Heat culture, would fare with the Warriors’ strong culture.
• The Kings are reportedly not interested in trading De’Aaron Fox for Jimmy Butler, which isn’t surprising.
• A Bleacher Report trade idea sending Butler to Phoenix and Fox to Miami is unrealistic, as the Kings wouldn’t want to take on Bradley Beal’s contract.
• As the trade deadline approaches, it seems less likely Butler will get his wish to go to Phoenix. Golden State, Memphis and Milwaukee remain potential destinations.
• The Suns are still motivated and working the phones trying to make a Butler deal happen.
The main takeaway is that trading Butler remains challenging for Miami, with concerns about his fit on other teams and a lack of realistic trade partners emerging so far. The situation remains fluid as the deadline nears.
We also give you our live reaction to the news that Tyler Herro was selected as an All-Star, over such notable names as Trae Young, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey and LaMelo Ball. It’s an amazing accomplishment for a player who has gone through quite a bit of turmoil during his professional career, always being linked to one trade or another. But it reflects the level of dedication that Herro has reached, willing to adapt his game and put in the work necessary.
