As the NBA trade deadline nears, one team who could be extremely active ahead of it is the Golden State Warriors, especially after losing star forward Jimmy Butler for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
If you were planning to settle in on the couch this Saturday night, popcorn in hand, ready to watch Anthony Edwards trade buckets with Steph Curry, you likely found yourself staring at a blank screen or a hastily rearranged broadcast schedule.
The NBA has postponed Saturday night’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves in reaction to the killing of a Minneapolis community member by federal agents, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The margin for error is shrinking fast for the Golden State Warriors, even on nights when Stephen Curry delivers vintage brilliance. That tension boiled over during Golden State’s 123–115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on January 22, when Draymond Green picked up a flagrant foul on Dwight Powell and spent much of the night arguing with officials.
The Warriors are adjusting to life without Jimmy Butler, but do not expect a panic move. Golden State is expected to explore roster tweaks after Butler’s season-ending ACL tear, yet there is no indication the franchise is gearing up for another blockbuster.
The Golden State Warriors are just about the only team in the NBA that has remained largely unchanged for the last decade. Their core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson won four championships together, so it’s no surprise the franchise sought out continuity.
Stephen Curry didn’t want any “existential thoughts” following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury. The Warriors are still trying to emotionally recoup from losing one of their core stars.
After leaving Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks early with an injury to his knee and ankle, Jonathan Kuminga will miss Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with knee soreness.
Jordan Poole was unexpectedly reminded of one of the most infamous moments of his NBA career after a kid bluntly brought up his past altercation with Draymond Green.
The Golden State Warriors appear to be in a difficult situation. Two back-to-back losses don’t directly spell the end of the world, but Jimmy Butler, an integral piece to their machine, has suffered a torn ACL.
Steve Kerr is not having a particularly merry time with the Golden State Warriors at the moment. As the team is dealing with significant inconsistencies on the court, things off it have been quite rocky, too.
The Golden State Warriors just cannot seem to get things right this season. While they had won four games in a row, the Warriors once again slumped to a two-game losing streak against the Toronto Raptors and the Dallas Mavericks.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly interested in reuniting with an old friend. Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga became eligible to be traded last week and wasted little time submitting a formal trade request.
The Golden State Warriors have long been rumored to be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and as the Bucks continue to struggle this season, it's becoming more likely that he will be dealt this offseason.
The Golden State Warriors could be a team that is ready to make moves before the deadline, and it makes perfect sense as to why. With Jimmy Butler out for the remainder of the season, it will be imperative for them to find quality wing depth.
The Golden State Warriors look lifeless after Jimmy Butler's season-ending torn ACL. They could use a jolt of size, athleticism and scoring punch. Someone like Miles Bridges can provide that.
Golden State is not a championship-contending team right now, even with Stephen Curry averaging 27.1 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting from the floor.
The contracts of Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all expire after the 2026-27 season. Some of the Warriors' assistant coaches think their head coach won't even be around that long.