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Golden State Warriors Fans React to Jimmy Butler's Instagram Post

There are a lot of NBA trade rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Joey Linn

Oct 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Kaseya Center.
Oct 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the biggest name involved in recent NBA trade rumors. With his future in Miami uncertain, Butler reportedly has a list of preferred trade destinations if he were to be moved.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Butler would welcome a trade to the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns.

Via Charania: “The Phoenix Suns are another team that Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has indicated in league circles that the six-time All-Star is open to as a destination while Miami listens to trade offers, sources tell ESPN, joining Dallas, Houston and Golden State.”

Butler made an Instagram post on Wednesday amid these trade rumors, and the comments include several from Warriors fans.

"No shortcuts still crafting," Butler captioned his post.

"Jimmy butler you are a golden state warrior," a fan commented.

"Come to warriors?" a fan asked.

"Welcome to the Bay Area jimmy Steph," another fan wrote.

"welcome to the warriors," another comment read.

"@warriors 👀," replied another fan.

"Ready golden State🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥," a Warriors fan commented.

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

While there were plenty of Warriors fans in Butler’s comments, there were also a lot of Heat fans asking him to stay in Miami. The six-time NBA All-Star will be one of the most interesting players to follow ahead of the trade deadline.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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