Discover why the Golden State Warriors are considering a trade for Bulls center Nikola Vučević instead of Heat star Jimmy Butler.

But on Saturday, a report from the Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick said “the Warriors are not currently seen as a viable option” and called Butler an “untenable option” because of what it would cost the Dubs to acquire Butler, who is due to make almost $49 million this season.

Golden State Warriors have no interest in Jimmy Butler, preferring to keep their top wings Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga.

Although both parties have leverage, Butler has the influence of player empowerment, ironically gifted by former Heat star LeBron James. Regardless of "Godfather" Riley's typically iron-clad position, perhaps the stubborn executive can't afford to keep refusing offers for the disgruntled star.

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

As the Miami Heat start seriously exploring trade options involving Jimmy Butler, his list of potential landing spots is unlikely to include the Golden

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave an interesting perspective when talking about possibly trading for Nikola Vucevic or Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been at the center of NBA trade rumors for several weeks. While team president Pat Riley shut down the idea of a Butler trade i

For the last few weeks, it seems like Charles Barkley is on a tour calling out the BS in the league. Some fans love it, it others do not. But there is one thing you have to acknowledge, Chuck is harsh and truthful.

Don't expect the Golden State Warriors to enter their names in the potential Jimmy Butler sweepstakes ahead of the February trade deadline. As ESPN's

Find out why Jonathan Kuminga is confident in his future with the Golden State Warriors despite his injury and Jimmy Butler trade rumors.