The Golden State Warriors have consistently been linked with a potential trade for Jimmy Butler in recent weeks. However, since Butler handed in a trade request to the Miami Heat, the Warriors have been rumored to be pulling away.

Simone’s proposed trade would send Butler and Josh Richardson to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Kuminga, and a 2028 first-round pick. Butler has been the heart and soul of the Heat since Day 1.

Jimmy Butler's efforts to force his way off the Miami Heat have proved fruitless thus far. But it's early days yet. It's been about a month since rumors first popped up that Butler wanted a trade and less than a week since he made it public before getting suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.