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3 trades the Golden State Warriors could make for Jimmy Butler

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak after game on November 8, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 8: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak after game on November 8, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images) /

Option No. 2

The Golden State Warriors aren’t going to be drafting in the lottery for quite some time. Might as well get some value for those picks. However, it’s also difficult trading for Butler with the assumption that he’ll be leaving after this season.

The first-round picks would assume to be the 2018 first and the 2020 first since it’s not possible to trade back-to-back picks. Again, this trade is more friendly for the Wolves who can choose their pick instead of just inheriting Jacob Evans, albeit Evans is a great player with a bright future.

The Wolves want to stay in the playoff hunt, and obtaining a veteran like Andre Iguodala should keep them at least among the West’s top-eight teams.

People underrate his value. Iguodala’s first season in Golden State, the team was a resounding +18.0 points better with him on the court. He’s an elite defender and an efficient scorer.

The Wolves may be looking for more of an up-and-coming talent though, which is why Josh Richardson is such an ideal prospect for them. If they don’t entertain an offer from Miami, this is another route they could take.

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