The Butler trade saga added a new wrinkle for the Warriors to pursue a move. Before the 2024-25 season commenced, Butler's trade stock had more juice. However, given the public demands and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the Heat continue to lose leverage if they decide to make a trade.

Stephen Curry made headlines earlier in the week when he said the Golden State Warriors should not mortgage the future on a desperate win-now trade. Read between the lines of what he said — echoing comments by Draymond Green and Steve Kerr — and it’s “Don’t trade four guys for Jimmy Butler.

Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gave Tyler Herro his flowers and made a comparison for him without saying the player's name.

However, Miami Heat's disgruntled superstar Jimmy Butler's bold and blunt commentary ... Given the Warriors' "mid" position, as Stephen Curry described their current existence in the league ...

Will we see any league-shattering deals before the NBA trade deadline? Here are some that would work, involving some big names.

The Golden State Warriors could acquire a Miami Heat phenom by parting with a promising wing dealing with a significant injury.

The Golden State Warriors are in desperation mode in early January. If the franchise wants to avoid wasting the final few years of Stephen Curry’s career, they should consider completing a blockbuster trade for a superhuman Los Angeles Lakers forward.

Collins, Valanciunas, and Williams are all on tanking teams and would come rather cheap. The Bulls would like to trade Vucevic, but he and LaVine are on more expensive deals and are playing well enough that Chicago can demand a bit of a larger return for their stars.

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