Simone’s proposed trade would send Butler and Josh Richardson to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Kuminga, and a 2028 first-round pick. Butler has been the heart and soul of the Heat since Day 1.

It looks like the Golden State Warriors might prefer the $20 million player over Jimmy Butler, who is on the verge of a Miami Heat exit.

Jimmy Butler's efforts to force his way off the Miami Heat have proved fruitless thus far. But it's early days yet. It's been about a month since rumors first popped up that Butler wanted a trade and less than a week since he made it public before getting suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.