Can the Warriors trade Jimmy Butler before the Trade Deadline?

The anterior cruciate ligament injury of Jimmy Butler was a hard blow for Golden State Warriors fans, as Butler continues to be one of the most complete and outstanding players in the league. Injuries of this kind, especially for a 36-year-old player, raise uncertainty about whether he will be able to regain his level when he returns to the court.

After the injury, NBA rumors arose about a possible trade involving Butler, with the idea that Stephen Curry, the franchise's leader, would have more chances to contend for the championship this season.

However, according to information from Stein, the Warriors do not plan to part ways with him. Sources indicate that the team has assured Butler that they want him to return next season as soon as he is physically ready. He has been advised to ignore rumors of a trade that could use his $57 million salary to bring in a replacement, the "Robin" to accompany Curry as "Batman," as per Jimmy's own metaphor. Despite Golden State's reputation for swift movements in the market, such a move is not in their plans.

Butler's teammate, Draymond Green, backed this stance on his podcast, stating that the organization will not act hastily and highlighting the human aspect as a reason not to part ways with Butler immediately. These statements came after Brian Windhorst from ESPN commented that some in the NBA believe the Warriors might be forced to trade Butler before the trade deadline or during the summer.

The Warriors' Vision

On the other hand, General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. also stated that he does not see a trade as likely and trusts that the six-time All-Star will return and be able to contribute to the team next season.

Although a Butler trade would be surprising, unexpected things can happen in the NBA. Still, it is hard to imagine that Golden State would make that decision, as it could impact their reputation with future players or free agents.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¿Pueden los Warriors traspasar a Jimmy Butler antes del Trade Deadline?