On January 3rd, Beijing time, the latest round of NBA regular season has come to an end. In the just-concluded focus match between the Warriors and the 76ers, the Warriors relied on Curry's super performance of 30+6+10 to easily defeat the 76ers 139-105 at home, successfully catching up with the Timberwolves ranked eighth in the West.
As one of the top three teams in the West in the early season, the Warriors once achieved unexpected results under the circumstances of holding a "bad hand." However, as the schedule progressed in-depth, multiple factors plagued the Warriors' competitiveness to plummet. If it weren't for Curry's strong bottoming out, the Warriors might have to go through the tragedy of finishing last in the West again last season.
Moreover, although the Warriors introduced Schroder in the past few games, the team did not show a brand-new competitive state, so continuing to find an All-Star partner for Curry is still a key issue that the Warriors are currently focusing on. It is worth mentioning that at the same time, in the Eastern Conference, reporter Shams revealed that Butler has clearly expressed his willingness to trade to the management, hoping to leave the team before the trade deadline and join any team other than the Heat because he firmly believes that he can shape the team into a championship contender anywhere.
After comprehensive consideration, Butler, who applied for a trade, became the most ideal reinforcement target for the Warriors, and coincidentally, the Warriors were listed among Butler's ideal next home list. In this regard, American media ESPN also provided a set of three-party plans on how to trade Butler earlier, with specific details being the Warriors getting Butler, the Heat getting Li Kyle + Xiaopayton + Wiggins + 2 first-round picks, and the Pistons getting Looney + second-round picks.
Although this plan is just a trade idea from the ESPN media, it is indeed feasible for the Warriors. First of all, they urgently need a frontcourt star like Butler, a second-in-command who can provide support for Curry on both offense and defense. His arrival will fill the last shortcoming on the Warriors' championship road, build a fortress with Green, and even if they face the Western Conference overlord Thunder at that time, they will be able to handle it. How can other teams compete? The West is about to reach its grand finale.
Looking back at the Heat, knowing that Butler is determined to leave this season, they can exchange him for Wiggins and two first-round picks, plus the immediate combat power of Xiaopaidai. This idea from ESPN is full of sincerity, and Riley has no reason to refuse. As for the Pistons, they are just a third-party team that the Warriors pulled in to balance the salary and facilitate the transaction. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the Warriors, American media has also suggested that the Heat trade with the Suns, but it requires Bill to give up his veto right and find a third-party team that can take over Bill's contract, but the feasibility of the operation is far less realistic than the Warriors' plan.