Although both parties have leverage, Butler has the influence of player empowerment, ironically gifted by former Heat star LeBron James. Regardless of "Godfather" Riley's typically iron-clad position, perhaps the stubborn executive can't afford to keep refusing offers for the disgruntled star.

Despite speculation around Butler, the Warriors are more likely to target two other names on the trade market in Chicago and Brooklyn.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave an interesting perspective when talking about possibly trading for Nikola Vucevic or Jimmy Butler.

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As the Miami Heat start seriously exploring trade options involving Jimmy Butler, his list of potential landing spots is unlikely to include the Golden

The Athletic reported the Golden State Warriors are unlikely to pursue Butler through a trade. "Yet according to a source close to Butler, the Warriors are not currently seen as a

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

The Miami Heat face challenges as Jimmy Butler's trade offers 'stink,' creating uncertainty and tension amid the ongoing drama.

Dating back to the NBA offseason, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to Jimmy Butler. As a premier two-way player, there is no doubt that he would make the Warriors better, and his recent trade request just added fuel to the rumor fire.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler might be more selective than he led people to believe as he attempts to engineer an exit from South Florida. NBA insider