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.

The Athletic reported the Golden State Warriors are unlikely to pursue Butler through a trade. "Yet according to a source close to Butler, the Warriors are not currently seen as a

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.

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