Could Jimmy Butler join the Warriors?

Ever since the summer, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to a number of stars that might be available in trades. The Los Angeles Clippers simply let Paul George leave as a free agent. The Utah Jazz took Lauri Markkanen off the table with a lucrative contract extension. And no one really believes the Warriors are trading for LeBron James.

But the rumor mill must continue to grind and the clocks must be baited, so this week’s new rumor is that the Miami Heat are “open” to trade offers for All-Star Jimmy Butler. Not only that, but the Warriors are among Butler’s top four preferred destinations.

The Phoenix Suns are another team that Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has indicated in…