Golden State Warriors: 4 Things to hope for with Kevin Durant gone

By Tony Pesta | Jul 1, 2019

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4. Jimmy Butler goes to Miami

This list begins with a free agency wish. The Philadelphia 76ers have steadily been stockpiling star talent, with Jimmy Butler as one of their latest additions. This is why it is important for the Warriors and other teams that Butler decides to leave the 76ers.

Currently, the 76ers have four All-Star caliber players. Ben Simmons is a generational talent at point guard and Joel Embiid is on a path to becoming an all-time great center. Throw in the 3-point shooting from Tobias Harris and Butler is the cherry on top that makes this team a championship contender.

NBA fans might be able to ease their minds as it looks like Butler could be on his way out of Philly. Rumor has it that Butler has his eyes on the Miami Heat and could sign a deal at any moment.

If this happens, the Eastern Conference and the Warriors can take a sigh of relief. Butler will not be a threat on the Miami Heat and the 76ers will lose perhaps their best scorer. This move would certainly help every other team’s chance while hurting the 76ers.

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