“The Warriors continue to covet Trey Murphy III as their dream trade deadline target. Even after Jimmy Butler’s torn ACL, Golden State would love to add Murphy into their core. Golden State can offer the Pelicans Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and multiple 1st-round picks,” Sidery wrote.

Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear is a tough pill to swallow for Warriors’ fans and the entire organization. Moving forward, one of the biggest questions becomes: “Who Will Step Up Without Him?” With the team now desperate for a secondary option next to Stephen Curry,

Butler's season-ending injury has impacted the Warriors' strategy

For clarity, Quinn's trade scenario would send Curry to the Rockets, Buddy Hield, Gui Santos, and a 2030 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets, and Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard, and a 2029 first-round pick to the Warriors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s vague comments about his future have NBA insiders watching closely — and they’ve sparked Warriors trade speculation.

The Golden State Warriors are rumored to be in the market for a roster upgrade leading up to the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

What the Dubs might have to do if they can't get Murphy or MPJ

The Golden State Warriors are still expected to trade Jonathan Kuminga before the February 5 deadline despite losing Jimmy Butler to a season-ending ACL tear, according to Marc Spears of ESPN.The report comes after Kuminga returned to the lineup Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors for the first time in over a month.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly are still interested in an Anthony Davis trade, but it's unclear how it would go down.

Jimmy Butler is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines following his ACL injury during the Golden State Warriors' 135-112 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday, Jan. 19. The veteran forward will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season and could potentially be sidelined to begin the 2026-27 campaign too.