Golden State Warriors

Warriors Trade Jimmy Butler to Brooklyn for Michael Porter Jr.

Warriors Trade Jimmy Butler to Brooklyn for Michael Porter Jr.

Major pivot from planned two-year window; MPJ's elite shooting fits Curry; alters 2027 cap space plan. Trade challenges front office patience strategy and creates new cap flexibility. Draymond Green's no-trade clause explanation adds context to contract flexibility.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026