Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends Jimmy Butler to Warriors for Multiple Stars

This is a three-team trade idea between the Warriors, Heat, and Raptors

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Even though the Golden State Warriors are currently one of the top teams in the Western Conference, they'll keep getting linked to trades for a second All-Star until the team finds a new partner for Steph Curry.

One name who is frequently mentioned with the Warriors is Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. The latest idea from Dan Favale of Bleacher Report has a massive trade idea between the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and the Toronto Raptors to get Butler to the Warriors.

Miami Heat Receive: Jonathan Kuminga, De'Anthony Melton, Andrew Wiggins, Golden State's 2025 first-round pick, 2026 first-round swap (via Golden State), Golden State's 2027 first-round pick, Atlanta's 2028 second-round pick, Golden State's 2030 first-round pick (protected Nos. 21 to 30)

Golden State Warriors Receive: Jimmy Butler, Bruno Fernando, Josh Richardson

Toronto Raptors Receive: Gary Payton II (into non-taxpayer MLE), Atlanta's 2026 second-round pick (via Golden State), Miami's 2031 second-round pick (top-55 protection)

JIMMY BUTLER THROWS IT DOWN TO FORCE OT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KlLDXJHFMr

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 25, 2024

In all honesty, the Warriors would be giving up way too much for a 35-year-old Jimmy Butler who can't stay healthy. Golden State would be giving up all of their young players who are capable of doing the dirty, but also giving up numerous first-round picks. For a haul like that, the team has to be getting a recent All-NBA player.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the ball over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

For where the Golden State Warriors are right now in the standings, there is absolutely no reason to pull a panic trade like this yet.

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