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Warriors Pivot Back to Jimmy Butler Trade Talks As Kevin Durant Reunion Falls Apart

Durant and Butler stand on the court during a game in November 2024. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly once again interested in acquiring Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday.

The Warriors have long been rumored as a potential landing spot for Butler, who has been suspended three times by Miami over the last month as he searches for a new basketball home. But Golden State put that on pause over the last few days as rumors heated up about potentially luring Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant back to the Bay Area for his second stint with the franchise.

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