NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors could sign Jimmy Butler in February

NBA Rumors: The Golden State Warriors have positioned themselves as a key team heading into the closing of the trade market. With the goal of bolstering their roster, they seek to incorporate a star player who can contribute both in scoring and playmaking. Additionally, they are interested in enhancing their depth to increase their chances in the championship race.

Among the names linked to the Warriors, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat stands out, who would be interested in joining a team with immediate title aspirations if he is ultimately traded. Likewise, Golden State has shown interest in players like Dennis Schroder, Cameron Johnson, and Dorian Finney-Smith, currently with the Brooklyn Nets.

However, the possibilities of making significant moves are limited due to economic restrictions. The Warriors are subject to the first apron salary cap and have barely a maneuvering margin of just over 500,000 dollars. In this context, one of the resources that Mike Dunleavy Jr., the team's general manager, could use in negotiations is De'Anthony Melton's contract. Although the player is out for the rest of the season, his salary of 12.8 million dollars could be crucial in balancing the figures in a potential trade.

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