Warriors consider trading Jimmy Butler for three Mavericks veterans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are contemplating a trade that would send Jimmy Butler to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington. Butler is recovering from an ACL injury, and the team faces pressure with Stephen Curry approaching 39. By trading Butler's expiring contract, the Warriors would gain immediate depth and flexibility, while the Mavericks would clear long-term salary and potentially receive a first-round draft pick. This proposed deal marks a significant shift in the Warriors' strategy for the upcoming season and their future outlook.
- •Warriors considering trade to swap Jimmy Butler for three Mavericks players
- •Dallas would gain Jimmy Butler's expiring contract to clear cap space
- •Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington would join Golden State
- •Warriors aiming for immediate help and depth for the 2026-27 season
- •Mavericks reportedly seeking to offload Gafford and Washington's multi-year deals
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Proposed to Flip Jimmy Butler for 3 Vets in Mega Trade
"This Warriors trade idea flips Jimmy Butler for three proven veterans from the Mavericks -- Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington. The post Warriors Proposed to Flip Jimmy Butler for 3 Vets in Mega Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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