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Warriors and Blazers discuss potential trade of Jimmy Butler

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Warriors and Blazers discuss potential trade of Jimmy Butler

Summary

The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade that would send Jimmy Butler to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III. This proposed deal comes after the Blazers acquired Ja Morant, increasing their depth in the backcourt. Butler, who had an ACL tear last season, is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season but might return midway. The trade could help the Blazers strengthen their playoff ambitions while allowing the Warriors to regain competitive strength with seasoned players in return.

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Status Watch

•Warriors proposed to trade Jimmy Butler to Blazers.
•Blazers would send Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III in return.
•Butler recovering from an ACL tear, expected to miss early season.
•Blazers aim to enhance playoff chances with veteran leadership.
•Trade proposal follows Blazers' acquisition of Ja Morant.

Latest Updates

3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Proposed to Trade Jimmy Butler to Blazers for $134M 2x NBA Champion

What they're saying

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The Portland Trail Blazers pulled the trigger on an intriguing trade earlier this offseason, bringing in 26-year-old former All-Star point guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. That’s now four starting-caliber guards jammed in one backcourt, and there’s only one basketball last we checked. So, why not a trade that moves one of those guards […] The post Warriors Proposed to Trade Jimmy Butler to Blazers for $134M 2x NBA Champion appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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