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

We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particul

Despite speculation around Butler, the Warriors are more likely to target two other names on the trade market in Chicago and Brooklyn.

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The Warriors have been searching for another star to pair with Steph Curry but it seems that it won't be Butler. According to Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II, and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Golden State may be out on the six-time All-Star.

Dating back to the NBA offseason, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to Jimmy Butler. As a premier two-way player, there is no doubt that he would make the Warriors better, and his recent trade request just added fuel to the rumor fire.

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.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the biggest name in NBA trade rumors this season, and that noise doesn’t look to be going away any time soon. Despite Heat

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.

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

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