NBA insider reveals significant reason why Steph Curry doesn’t want Jimmy Butler on Golden State Warriors

The NBA world awaits the next destination for disgruntled Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler as trade discussions continue.

Butler wants out, and the Heat are actively shopping him, reportedly lowering their trade demands to facilitate a deal. While the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and even the Philadelphia 76ers have been linked to Butler, his $48 million salary has complicated potential trades.

The Suns, who recently acquired three draft picks, would need to include Bradley Beal in any deal, but Beal’s no-trade clause presents an obstacle. The Warriors would have to part with Andrew Wiggins and potentially Jonathan Kuminga, a move Golden State has been reluctant to make.

Now, an NBA insider has revealed another significant roadblock to Butler joining the Warriors.

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NBA insider reports Steph Curry believes Jimmy Butler would be disruption to Golden State Warriors

Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors
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According to Yahoo! Sports NBA insider Kevin O’Connor, Warriors superstar Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr have expressed concerns about Butler’s fit within the team’s culture.

“My league sources say Stephen Curry specifically has concerns about Jimmy Butler’s fit in the Warriors’ locker room, and Steve Kerr shares those feelings,” O’Connor reported. “Golden State’s indecision about trading for Butler seems to be largely tied to Steph and Kerr’s worries about a personality fit there.”

O’Connor added, “It should surprise nobody if the Warriors just end up holding onto their pieces, waiting until the summer, hoping Kevin Durant wants to head back to the Bay Area or some other star wants to go there, and they bypass the chance to go and get Jimmy Butler.”

Butler’s history of clashing with teammates and coaches during his stints with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and 76ers likely factors into these concerns. Despite his undeniable talent, Butler has developed a reputation for being a challenging presence within organizations.

Currently serving another suspension from the Heat, Butler is averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists across 25 games this season.

The Warriors, meanwhile, find themselves on the playoff bubble, sitting 11th in the Western Conference with a 24-23 record.

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