Report: Warriors have interest in Butler before 2025 free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors continue to explore the top of the NBA trade market.
After missing out on getting Paul George and Lauri Markkanen in offseason tradesGolden State still could look to add another star player to pair up with Steph Curry at some point during the 2024-25 NBA season.
While nothing seems imminent, the Warriors have previously expressed interest in acquiring Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported on recent episode of “The TK Show” with Tim Kawakami.
“You need the wheels to come off somewhere,” Amick told Kawakami about which star player the Warriors could pursue. “Not free agency-wise, speaking trade-wise. A couple of guys that come to mind, Jimmy Butler will be a free agent next summer. Did not make an extension. The Warriors, as you know, have interest there and I think probably made some calls over the summer. That name comes to mind.”
The 34-year-old Butler averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5 assists per game in 60 games with the Heat last season.
Butler is under contract with Miami for $48.79 million this coming season and can test free agency this summer by declining his $52 million option for the 2025-26 season.
The Warriors, barring a roster change, likely won’t be able to sign Butler in free agency next summer, but could trade for the six-time All-Star at some point during the season.
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