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Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:49 am
by RealGM Wiretap

The Golden State Warriors have interest in both Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler ahead of the February 7th NBA trade deadline. LaVine seems to pique more interest with multiple players on the Warriors depending on the cost. LaVine is also viewed by some within the franchise as the safer option considering he is nearly six years younger, $6 million cheaper this season, and an easier cultural fit.


LaVine's contract extends longer and he's had health concerns, but he has had a bounce back 24-25 season and is an All-Star candidate. LaVine is averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 34.1 minutes across 42 games.


The Warriors were previously all but out of the running for Butler, but the recent perceived drop in his price has intrigued key stakeholders. When Butler initially became available last month, there was zero push from any part of the organization to trade for Butler. 


Golden State's front office is motivated to improve the roster and willing to include their 2025 first-round draft pick in deals that would lift the team out of lottery position. However, the organization has concerns about disrupting team chemistry if veterans Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, or Kevon Looney are included in any trade.


Jonathan Kuminga is considered essentially off the table for either Butler or LaVine.

Via Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II/The Athletic


Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 5:10 am
by alienpick
Ship out Draymond and improve the team culture

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:07 am
by floppymoose
The culture is fine. Its the talent level that is the issue.

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:45 am
by Jax_23
alienpick wrote:Ship out Draymond and improve the team culture


Lmao. Yeah Draymond's so bad for culture that he was a pivotal piece in 4 championships. :crazy:

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:46 am
by Jax_23
Curry
LaVine
Kuminga
Draymond
J. Valanciunas

get er done

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 2:47 pm
by jump
A bit comical. They want Lavine, but they don’t really want to trade any of their players.

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:40 pm
by xchange55
floppymoose wrote:The culture is fine. Its the talent level that is the issue.


They mean Jimmy might not be a fit if he's added. He had troubles on his way out of CHI MINN PHI and now MIA. It's him.

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:37 pm
by TheCage4
I feel like GS is the hot chick from HS, who still thinks she's hot, even at the 50 year reunion.

Neither Butler or LaVine is going to push the needle. The Warriors had a hell of a run...but it's over.

Re: Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 6:13 pm
by floppymoose
xchange55 wrote:
floppymoose wrote:The culture is fine. Its the talent level that is the issue.


They mean Jimmy might not be a fit if he's added. He had troubles on his way out of CHI MINN PHI and now MIA. It's him.


I agree. When I say talent is the issue, that doesnt mean I want to add Butler, Levine, etc. I want to add youth and picks and do a rebuild.