Jimmy Butler DEMANDS Trade, Warriors Quitting, Zion Williamson Out With Pelicans?!

On this packed episode of the show, Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss a shift in the Jimmy Butler trade saga, the Warriors players telling the Front Office NOT to give up future assets, Zion Williamson not wanting to be in New Orleans and tons more...
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[@brianking7757]

Surely an unpopular opinion but I'd like to see David Griffin and Willie Green have a full season without Zion hanging over their heads. If they trade him this off-season,get a good player(Griffin drafts very well) and the team as a whole is even 50% healthier next season,they very well may become the team we hoped

[@brianking7757]

I'm ALWAYS for the players BUT,this is beyond ridiculous. Players are playing when and even at times where they want,which is crazy. If Butler can't get his wish of Phoenix so soon after Lillard not joining the Heat, I will be very,very happy and hopeful that sanity's being somewhat restored

[@JLKaizen]

I don’t think agree. This is a Star player that understands leverage. Most organizations screwed over so many players we don’t follow. It’s the Heat’s issue to fix.

[@Agee-sg1uo]

It doesn't make sense for Golden State to make any trades. There are no available players under 31 years old that can help them win now. All these trades that people are proposing are players that are old as hell and are injury prone. They need to get younger, not older. It doesn't make sense to make a move.

[@lukaszwojciechowski9070]

I would go after cam johnson + Vucevic for 2yr deal. Wasting curry's last years

[@jamesstinedurf9841]

Butler is so funny. he wants to be traded, but only to one team who can't make it happen lol. good luck with that

[@LN-Lifer]

Sadly he will probably get it Because Phoenix wants him and for some reason that team gets anything it wants

[@marcohughes4918]

Zach and Vucevic for Jimmy and Duncan?

[@kevinjohnson3521]

@@marcohughes4918 you crazy!!!

[@marcohughes4918]

@ If You’re Pat Jimmy wants out Bam needs a center Zach has the same younger contract

[@kevinjohnson3521]

@@marcohughes4918 explain to me again what you are trying to say as I have no clue! Duncan can score and helps open up Herro, why would the Heat trade him for a guy that does the same thing but injury-prone?

[@stampscapes]

The Suns should probably sell high on Durant and Booker and not make another monumental mistake. Can probably get a huge haul for those two -8-9 firsts?

[@rileyyy01]

Right now in their career especially durant. Those first round picks are way too valuable for someone retiring soon. I love the idea but the suns whole thing. Was getting booker the team to win the chip. They have yet to succeed so I don’t see why they just “give up” and send there stars elsewhere. U might be living in fantasy land bru

[@rileyyy01]

U might get 2 first and 3-4 players a solid rookie included. That’s about it.

[@WheresWaldo05]

Mikal got scrubs plus 5 firsts. Booker would get good players plus 5 firsts. Durant would still get a good haul but not like what Suns gave up to get him. He is far too old now. Maybe 2 firsts and a pretty good player

[@richardclark1418]

Maybe, just maybe Steph actually cares about the future of his franchise and wants them to do well when he's done

[@brianking7757]

I wonder if GS could still somehow get something done without including Kuminga : Podz or Moody, salary filler and a single first round pick for Butler? Or would that be still trying unsuccessfully to have two separate timelines. Could Curry's stance mean he knows he's retiring sooner than later 😢?

[@berserkmonk5331]

Nope. It's very hard to get to Butlers exact money because both Miami and GSW are barely under the 1st apron, and neither team can go above it. Warriors can't take more than 300k in salary back, and Miami can't take more than like 900k back. So the money has to be near perfect.

[@berserkmonk5331]

Maybe once Shroder is able to be aggregated( right now for me, even with trade restrictions off, it won't allow me to aggregate his salary with other players in a trade on Spotrac)... But Wiggins+ Shroder and like a gp2/Looney/buddy-level-contract, gets you to Jimmy's money. But that still doesn't fix the issue at shooting guard nor does it fix the center issue. And it doesn't fix Kerr continuing to run 3 guard lineups 😂

[@brianking7757]

Very good point. Those three guard lineups... sheesh

[@jabaritribe-thesolute]

As part of a larger four-team trade with CHI, LAL, and MIA ... Warriors out: Andrew Wiggins, Kuminga, Podzeimski, Looney, Gary Payton, and Kyle Anderson Warriors in: Lonzo Ball, Vucevic, Patrick Williams, and Christian Wood Warriors sign: Markelle Fultz PG - Fultz - (Ball) - Schroeder SG - Curry - Hield - Spencer C --- Vucevic - Wood - Davis PF - Green - Williams - Santos SF - Ball - Moody - Waters

[@jolli4116]

Trevor is a Klutch client now. Congrats! If it’s true. 😊

[@brianking7757]

Jericho Sims for a top 58 protected draft pick😂

[@Itsallsmallstuff]

Keith, I almost feel like we need to follow the NFL in that no contract is guaranteed. These ungrateful players are too entitled. We have to change those views.

[@LN-Lifer]

Or maybe Steph Kerr and Green are playing games with potential trade partners and avoiding alienating the other guys on the team

[@haitileblanc3075]

Towns is so good if the Knicks wanted to trade for Davis the lakers would owe them trade capital. He’s phenomenal this year

[@WheresWaldo05]

Davis has played better this season. It's not even close. Lol. Davis is 2nd or 3rd in defensive player of the year behind Wemby. And has been on the same level offensively. AD is a far superior overall player to Towns. Wolves fan here.

[@mw0099]

Just speculating but seems likely to me that the Warriors players are saying they don't need trades just to help the team with leverage

[@Blackdog1177]

Love your show and look forward to it . However , you aren’t bankers … you guys should make a weekend show . You won’t be competing with the big fish like espn , etc . Keep up the good work !

[@LN-Lifer]

Butler wil get what he wants because Phoenix always seems to get whatever they want. CBA be damned

[@madroxwasright4277]

Time for an expansion team. Let Vegas start out with a banner team showcasing the likes of Runoff Jimmy, HasBen Simmons, Bygone Williamson, No Show Joel, Breaking Brad, Khris Injureton, and the two players who need to be dumped from Denver in order for them to get the flexibility to become contenders again (you know who I mean). Don’t even give the Las Vegas Lost Potential any draft picks for the first couple of seasons. Let em start out as a benefit to the league by absorbing all the players completely fucking their current teams.

[@nafisaustin5063]

Imagine if gsw traded Draymon and was able to keep KD, Klay and Jordan pool 😅

[@deborahstewart1934]

Multi Team trades: (Just a suggestion!) Lemelo Ball and Scotty Pippen, Jr. to Lakers D'Angelo Russell and Collin Sexton to Grizzlies Ja Morant and Jalen Hood-Schifino to Hornets Gabe Vincent to Jazz Austin Reaves and Jared Vanderbilt to Bulls Coby White to Nets Jimmy Butler and Josh Richardson to Pistons Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Ron Harper, Jr. to Warriors Andrew Wiggins to Magic Tre Jones to Magic for Cole Anthony Ansur Thompson to Wizards Patrick Baldwin, Jr. to Pistons Quentin Post signs to Warriors Bradley Beal to Clippers PJ Tucker Suns Brandon Ingram to Suns Kawhi Leonard to Spurs Cameron Christie to Lakers JaVale McGee signed to Lakers Zion Williamson to Knicks for OG Anunoby Dennis Schroder to Bulls Josh Giddey to Pistons Jerami Grant and Lonzo Ball to Heat Patrick Williams to Trailblazers Paul Reed to Knicks for Jericho Simms Jericho Simms to Pacers for Thomas Bryant Jonas Valanciunas to Thunder Cody Williams to Thunder for Osumane Dieng Kelly Oubre, Jr. to Spurs for Jared Butler and (Wizards sign and trade Tristan Vukčević to 76er's) Julian Champagnie to Wizards Kenyon Martin, Jr. to Warriors for Moses Moody Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma to Jazz John Collins and Jordan Clarkson to Wizards Jacob Toppin to Pacers

[@smurrayenterprises]

Steph and dray come from a different perspective. When they got to golden state and he franchise never won anything . They want the tradition to continue after they leave and trading draft capital prevents that

[@chingchaching24]

If Butler continues to be disruptive for the Heat, can they continue suspending him? Lol

[@frebur]

If they don't suspend him they HAVE to play him or get fined because of the NBA's star rule. lmao

[@chucknola484]

I think the Warriors are talking about what’s available now isn’t worth it. I expect them to make a move during the off season for some help.

[@ezdt7297]

3 team trade: Beal goes to the Bulls, Lavine goes to the Heat, and Butler goes to the Suns. Of course, use minimum contacts and draft picks to fill in the remaining salary.

[@relax5337]

Why would the bulls do that with the youngest and player playing out 3

[@feliciawilliams5973]

Obviously. Yall not listening. Why would Beal remove his trade clause for Bulls?

[@relax5337]

@feliciawilliams5973 nobody wants Beal. Bulls don't want him.

[@feliciawilliams5973]

​@@relax5337exactly

[@ciscole2831]

😂 I didn’t even read after you said Beal to the bulls

[@thewaybacktou]

Bro 2-12 in the west are so close. Actually insane. The 2nd seed rockets in the west have 7 more wins than 12 seed warriors. What the fuck. The east needs to steal some talent. The disparity is insane

[@WheresWaldo05]

*only have 7 more wins.

[@balazsczirjak8042]

@@WheresWaldo05😂

[@Johnbeardshall-m8r]

Butler going to find himself without a contract in a few years yes he's greàt in playoffs but not top 15 player making 52 million

[@WheresWaldo05]

Bucks ain't getting Butler. Even if they wanted to dump Pat to get below the 2nd apron to be able to make a subsequent trade where they can aggregate players in a trade to get Butler, they have no draft capital. They have one tradeable 2nd rd pick. Detroit is only team able to take on Pats full salary without having to send a player back. Pistons would want more than just one 2nd round pick. They are buyers in the trade market now. They have no 1st or swaps to trade.

[@thijstruyens3238]

The new nba system is soooo bad! There are almost no players with value on the market, only older players with injury history that have high salary contracts. The fact teams can only pay for 2 stars and the rest some role players with low contracts is going to destroy the league!

[@johnnylarue9722]

Suns could trade Booker 😂 for Jimmy Butler.

[@DarkLightHumid]

They(warriors) are waving the white flag with that comment and the message was received by the Warriors management to make Curry, Draymond run as tank Generals and Kerr as official tank commander. There's no need for their F.O. to fight for trades anymore as there's no pressure anymore for them.

[@madmajor5396]

Milwaukee is good for Jimmy.

[@Cheesehead2025]

As a Bucks fan I don't want him on our team, I want this team to stop trading for aging veterans. They need to get younger.

[@LN-Lifer]

Imagine if the entire Lakers team combined could rebound the damn ball the Way Sabonis does

[@jochiedu5]

I don’t get it either like fuck all them young dudes but nobody wanna help Davis rebound lol

[@robertbrown3830]

Maybe the Lakers could jump in to trade Jaxson Hayes for Miles McBride....lol

[@coachdreadhead]

3 team trade Bucks get Butler Heat get Middleton Jazz get Pat C & Josh Richardson plus 3 future picks (via bucks/Suns)

[@iguesss]

Idk why Warriors don’t trust 7 footers

[@stephanderendy4176]

You want the Joy give up the 52 mil and play for the joy

[@MauriceGlover-v6s]

Could heads up for LeBron match salary

[@danielleslie8970]

Hahaha the pelinka digs had me giggling at work

[@Evil66693]

The Heat should sign Slava Medvedenko

[@marcohughes4918]

Zach and Vucevic for Jimmy and Duncan?

[@jabaritribe-thesolute]

As part of a larger four-team trade with LAL and GSW ... Bulls out: LaVine, Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, Patrick Williams, and Jevon Carter Bulls in: Butler, Duncan Robinson, Looney, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Gary Payton, Reddish, and Jaxon Hayes Bulls waive: Torrey Craig, Julian Phillips, and Chris Duarte PG - Giddy - Dosunmu - Tucker SG - White - Payton - Robinson C --- Looney - Smith - Hayes PF - Hachimura - Vanderbilt - Buzelis SF - Butler - Terry - Reddish Heat out: Butler and Duncan Robinson Heat in: Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Kuminga, Podzeimski, Gabe Vincent, and Hood-Schifino Heat waive: Josh Richardson, Alec Burks, and Kevin Love PG - Anderson - Vincent - Schifino SG - Herro - Rozier - Podz C --- Adebayo - Jovic - Ware PF - Highsmith - Kuminga - Johnson SF - Wiggins - Jaquez - Larsson

[@LN-Lifer]

Beal will eventually waive his clause and Butler will come to Phoenix

[@mariorovira3639]

Jimmy can find joy at fox for 1.5 mil 😂

[@thatfatguy7591]

Zion Williamson -DNP - Too Fat

[@gloriawilson4691]

Start Jimmy and then bench him.. He will look FOOLISH..🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@Cheesehead2025]

Bucks don't need Jimmy Butler the team would get older they need to get younger

[@haitileblanc3075]

Laker fans that don’t like James. Do you want to switch superstars

[@roderick9ful]

*too long

[@michaelpaullang4401]

I’m sorry Steph curry is just to nice to say it? Do you want to win now or win in future, don’t want to leverage your “youth” like what ??? It’s not even about getting a big star!!! Same thing with Pat tbh, anybody in the league could of got derick white, jrue holiday? And Kp, with the packages that the Celtics got but yet there all on the same team, people well use the failure of front office as excuse to diminish the players? Obviously do t have faith in curry no more and Nadia ally his good bye tour without saying it

[@jochiedu5]

Should of TRADED HIM IN THE OFFSEASON LMAO all that tough guy shit from pat he could of got way more for jimmy well actually I guess jimmy can resign and they can trade his expiring contract in the offseason lmao jimmy and pat deserve each other That D.wade karma is a muthfucka lol

[@WhereIsYourID]

I scoff anytimr I hear SAS try to break news. Its been said since Zion was drafted that he doesnt want to be in New Orleans. Dude just talks to hear the sound of his own voice.

[@robertsaunders9008]

NBA is dead

[@Cashforcoment]

Jimmy going to China or Dubai