Report: Warriors are among Butler’s three favorite trade destinations

Report: Warriors among Butler’s three favorite trade destinations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

It’s no secret that the Warriors were interested in signing a star player alongside Steph Curry.

After failing to pursue Paul George and Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, Golden State is still looking for a star playmaker and scorer before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday, citing sources.

One player the Warriors could target is Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who they have reportedly previously been interested in.

Miami is open to listening to offers for Butler and making a deal if the proposal is right, Charania reported, citing league sources.

Charania also reported that Butler’s agent Bernie Lee has indicated in league circles that the six-time All-Star and Texas native is “open” to a trade to the Warriors, Houston Rockets or Dallas Mavericks.

The 35-year-old is averaging 19 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game in 17 games this season while shooting 55.7 percent from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range.

Should he be traded to the Warriors, Butler would immediately provide Golden State with the consistent and reliable second scoring option it has been looking for.

It remains to be seen exactly how much a Butler trade would cost the Warriors, but it’s safe to assume that Golden State would likely have to part with part of its young core, which includes forward Jonathan Kuminga, guards Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody, or possibly Veterans include forward Andrew Wiggins and/or draft picks.

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