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The Golden State Warriors are pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant after they have struck out on a number of other star pursuits over the past 12 years including LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. The Phoenix Suns are engaging on Durant discussions after they have been unable to turn Bradley Beal into Jimmy Butler. The two teams share a commonality as they are in the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Suns Discuss Kevin Durant Trade, Could Involve Up To Five Teams Plus Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat had advanced talks on a trade that would have sent Kevin Durant to the Warriors with Jimmy Butler going to the Suns. The general parameters of the deal were put into place, but the Warriors decided not to move forward with the trade once it became clear that Durant did not have interest in returning to the franchise he left … [Read more...] about Warriors, Suns, Heat Had Framework Of Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler Trade In Place

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors opened up discussions on a contract extension on Wednesday, which led to his eventual trade there from the Miami Heat later in the evening. On Sunday, it was reported that Butler was not interested in extending with the Warriors. Since that time, however, the Phoenix Suns realized there was not a Bradley Beal trade to be made, and the … [Read more...] about Warriors Improved Jimmy Butler Extension Offer With Concern Heat, Suns Would Do Separate Kevin Durant Trade

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to trade Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat for PJ Tucker, a second round pick and cash. The Heat will drop below the first apron with the trade. Miami could fold this trade into their multi-team deal involving Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Mitchell will be a restricted free agent this offseason and has averaged 6.3 points, 1.9 … [Read more...] about Heat Drop Below First Apron By Trading PJ Tucker, 2nd Rounder, Cash To Raptors For Davion Mitchell

The Miami Heat continue to discuss Jimmy Butler trade scenarios with multiple teams approximately 24 hours ahead of the Feb. 6th trade deadline. The Heat have entertained a trade of Butler since December and their motivation to execute a deal has increased as the situation between player and team has become more toxic. Butler has made every attempt to get himself traded to the … [Read more...] about Heat Still In Talks With Multiple Teams On Jimmy Butler Trade