The Golden State Warriors haven't been very aggressive in trying to trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, and one insider suggested that head coach
SAN FRANCISCO — Ice chips scattered around the floor of the Warriors’ home locker room were half melted 30 minutes after they put the finishing touches on a stunning win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They showered their head coach, Steve Kerr, with ice water to celebrate, a euphoric cap to their best win since their 12-3 start.
When it was rumored earlier in the season that Jimmy Butler wanted a trade, the Golden State Warriors were one of his preferred destinations. Though the Warriors may have had mutual interest, it was unlikely that they would trade for Butler, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
My league sources confirm these hesitations, revealing that Curry himself has reservations about Butler's fit in the Warriors' locker room — a sentiment shared by head coach Steve Kerr. Their worries stem from Butler's tumultuous history with previous teams:
Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks to reporters before Golden State's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on Wednesday.Steve Kerr reveals Quinten Post could join Warriors' starting li
These struggles aren't new for Golden State. They're the same issues that limited the team's success last season. As such, the Warriors are expected to be active heading into the trade deadline and then again during the summer. For now, though, Kerr will likely have to improve the team's fortunes with the rotation at his disposal.
The Golden State Warriors have desperately wanted a stretch big, and it seems like they may have finally unexpectedly found one, without making a trade. While a
Golden State’s latest wrinkle is inserting two-way center Quinten Post into the starting-five, taking the place of Trayce Jackson-Davis. Post, who has impressed in his first four games in an NBA rotation, gives the Warriors a new look as a floor-spacing center.
The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, but they are running out of options.
My league sources say Stephen Curry specifically has concerns about Jimmy Butler’s fit in the Warriors locker room. Steve Kerr shares those feelings. Golden State’s indecision about