But on Saturday, a report from the Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick said “the Warriors are not currently seen as a viable option” and called Butler an “untenable option” because of what it would cost the Dubs to acquire Butler, who is due to make almost $49 million this season.

Comprehensive grading of ESPN's proposed Jimmy Butler trade involving the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons.