It looks like the Golden State Warriors might prefer the $20 million player over Jimmy Butler, who is on the verge of a Miami Heat exit.

Simone’s proposed trade would send Butler and Josh Richardson to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Kuminga, and a 2028 first-round pick. Butler has been the heart and soul of the Heat since Day 1.

Jimmy Butler's efforts to force his way off the Miami Heat have proved fruitless thus far. But it's early days yet. It's been about a month since rumors first popped up that Butler wanted a trade and less than a week since he made it public before getting suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.

Despite speculation around Butler, the Warriors are more likely to target two other names on the trade market in Chicago and Brooklyn.

The Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler have been linked together for weeks, ever since Butler's trade fiasco started weeks ago. Surprisingly enough, it seem

DETROIT — Before the Warriors’ game against the Pistons, Steve Kerr told his team that they needed to start winning the individual battles. Basketball is a team sport, but it’s made up of hundreds of micro games within the game. The box-outs, the loose balls, the contested boards, the ability to stay in front of your man.

Miami is being patient while Butler is suspended, knowing that other teams will start to get desperate near the trade deadline.

DETROIT — Before the Warriors’ game against the Pistons, Steve Kerr told his team that they needed to start winning the individual battles. Basketball is a team sport, but it’s made up of hundreds of micro games within the game. The box-outs, the loose balls, the contested boards, the ability to stay in front of your man.

The Golden State Warriors need to get Steph Curry and Draymond Green some help as soon as possible if they are to have any hope of challenging for the Championship. After a fantastic start to the season, which saw them top the West at one point, they are now on a terrible run.

Jimmy Butler may soon discover that the Miami Heat aren't the only team balking at his reported asking price on his next contract.