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Warriors told they must take action after Jimmy Butler latest, ‘tear apart’ warning issued
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The Golden State Warriors remain focused on resolving Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation.

The young forward rejected their three-year, $75.2 million offer due to the team option in the third year, preferring a player option for future control.

The stalemate has influenced Golden State’s entire offseason, preventing significant roster moves as they await resolution by the October 1st deadline when Jonathan Kuminga could sign a qualifying offer instead.

Jonathan Kuminga and Jimmy Butler split image Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Ezra Shaw via Getty Images

David Jacoby identifies Jimmy Butler as potential locker room threat during roster uncertainty

According to sportscaster David Jacoby, the Warriors face another problem beyond Kuminga’s contract and roster construction.

Jimmy Butler recently contacted the front office questioning the team’s direction, which Jacoby views as a dangerous development.

“There’s a huge elephant in the room, and that elephant’s name is Jimmy Butler, and the reports today and yesterday are that Jimmy Butler is making phone calls like, ‘what the f*** are we doing, guys?’,” Jacoby explained.

The concern stems from Butler’s previous issues with the Miami Heat that led to his Warriors trade.

Butler’s dissatisfaction resulted in media complaints, suspension, and team chemistry problems that made Miami worse rather than better.

Jimmy Butler’s track record of destroying team chemistry raises immediate concerns

Jacoby emphasized Butler’s proven ability to disrupt team dynamics when he feels the organization isn’t meeting expectations.

His pattern of behavior suggests urgent action may be necessary to prevent larger problems.

“Once Jimmy Butler starts making phone calls, something’s got to get done. Because no one knows how to tear apart team chemistry more than Jimmy Butler, if he’s unhappy and he feels like the organization is not doing right by a player or by the rest of the team,” Jacoby warned.

“If Jimmy Butler starts making phone calls, something’s got to happen,” he reiterated.

Despite these concerns, recent reports indicate Warriors veterans including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Butler himself remain confident about the roster construction, Kuminga situation, and championship aspirations for next season.

The contradiction between Butler’s reported confidence and his questioning phone calls suggests underlying tensions that could escalate if the Warriors don’t address his concerns promptly during this critical offseason period.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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