Warriors Could Explore Jimmy Butler Trade if Season Stalls
Golden State is standing by its injured star for now, but a sluggish start could prompt the front office to become sellers by the February deadline.
The Golden State Warriors are not looking to move Jimmy Butler immediately, but the franchise could pivot and become sellers by the February trade deadline if the season falls short of expectations, according to reporting by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints relayed by BasketNews.
Butler is currently rehabilitating a torn ACL in his right knee. The six-time All-Star suffered the injury on January 19 and subsequently underwent surgery in February.
Golden State has not established a definitive timetable for Butler's return to the court. While the team remains committed to him for now, a disappointing start to the season could force the front office to reconsider its plans before the deadline.