Warriors Proposed to Flip Jimmy Butler for 3 Vets in Mega Trade

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Veteran swingman Jimmy Butler III is reportedly determined to return from his ACL injury as early as Christmas. The Warriors may be better off flipping Butler’s expiring $56.8M salary for three players who can help them right away. Warriors Trade Idea Flips Jimmy ButlerWarriors would receive: Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, P.J. WashingtonMavericks would receive: Jimmy ButlerIf the Warriors feel compelled, they can attach one of their three tradeable first-round picks to sweeten the pot. While Washington is owed $88M through the 2029-30 season, Gafford is owed $54M through 2028-29.