(This trade is successfulโ ๏ธ Just can't trade Melton/Bey until the 15th of December & this site can't process trade swaps as the 2028 pick is a swap for warriors least protected pick)
As you all know Jimmy buckets has been rumored to be in trade discussions. Today Butler has answered some questions and had this to say when asked about his long-term future with the Heat, โWho knows?โ ๐ฑ
The top teams Butler seems to be most interested in are Mavs, Rockets and Warriors. I think Warriors would be the best fit for Butler's playstyle and win now motives.
Jonas was one guy rumored to the warriors from the start of the season and what better addition to butler and this warriors team than a shooting big ๐ฏ
Why would the Miami Heat ๐ฅ do this !??
Jimmy Butler is 35 years old ๐ดand is very injury prone ๐ซ both this season and past seasons with the Heat
Wiggins is a 6'7 forward whose playing tremendous defense while averaging nearly a steal and a block per game. Wiggins is also shooting great on 46/43% splits.
Grant is another outstanding forward defender who averages a block and steal per game. Grant is having a down year in shooting but in his two previous years with the Blazers he averaged 46% from the field and 40% from the 3 on 21 a game ๐ซก
Gary Payton fits the Heat culture perfectly as he's a defensive monster at the guard position. Gary isn't a stat stuffer but on the eye test he's a really good defender ๐ and throughout his career he's been able to shoot the 3 exceptionally well.
Bam is 27 in his prime, and what better way to capitalize it then too add contending level talent back ๐
In this trade the Heat don't give up any picks and redirect the Warriors 1sts, sending them too the Blazers
What would Miami Heats potentially starting lineup look like !??
Terry, Herro, Wiggins, Grant, Bam
With the likes of Dru, Payton, Jaquez, Bryant on bench
Why would the Washington Wizards ๐งโโ๏ธ do this !???
Bey hasn't played all season long
Jonas was most likely signed with the intentions of getting traded at the deadline in the first place...
get a first round pick in return
They have the option to flip Kyle Anderson to another team for more assets
Why would the Portland Trailblazers ๐ do this !??
Jerami Grant is projected to be worth 2 1sts as per 'Evan Sidery' on Twitter on November 29th
They have no reason not to trade Grant as he's 30 years old and they have plenty of young talent that they can start instead like Deni for instances
Why would the Goldenstate Warriors ๐ do this !??
(Warriors 2028 pick is a pickswap for least protected to the Blazers)
The Warriors are a star away from Contending and Jimmy Butler fits the Warriors very well with his passing, defense and his ability to clutch up.
Jimmy Butler is one of those stars that has the ability to takeover a game at any give time, especially in the playoffs as we've seen him take the 8th seed to the finals in the bubble championship.
Even with Butler being injured and missing games this season he has managed to average 19 a game on 56/36 splits which is very efficient for his age ๐ค
Jonas Valanciunas is a 6'11 big man whose known for his low post scoring and being able to shoot the 3 ball as a big. Jonas shoots around 35% from 3 ๐ฏ in his career and would fit right in with this Warriors team.
Jonas would also help Warriors rebounding issues as he gives them proper height to do so.
Saddiq Bey is a 3 and D player who would help this warriors team on there forward depth when healthy. Saddiq got injured last March and is said to have a 8-12 month hiatus but this hypothetical trade most likely wouldn't go through until the trade deadline. So still lots of time for Bey to ramp up.
What would the potential starting lineup for the Warriors be !??
Curry, Buddy, Butler, Kuminga, Dray
With the likes of Moody, Podz, Bey, Trayce, Jonas on the bench
This 4 team trade is very ideal with all trade rumors in mind. Let me know in the comments below ๐ฌ if you would do this !? And make sure to leave a like ๐