The Golden State Warriors have made a huge splash, trading for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. This move signals the Warriors’ all-in mentality as they try to maximize their championship window with Stephen Curry.
Despite concerns about Butler’s personality and his recent comments about not wanting to extend his contract with the Warriors, the team decided to make the move. To acquire Butler, the Warriors traded Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick to the Heat.
To make the salaries work, the Warriors also had to make several other moves, trading Dennis Schroder to the Utah Jazz and Lindy Waters to the Detroit Pistons.
This is a major gamble for the Warriors, as Butler is a high-risk, high-reward player. When he’s at his best, he’s one of the best two-way players in the league. But he can also be a difficult teammate and has a history of clashing with coaches.
The Warriors are betting that Butler will be a good fit in their culture and that he will be the missing piece they need to win another championship. Only time will tell if this gamble pays off.
