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Warriors can reunite Jimmy Butler with former teammate in Michael Porter Jr. trade

Rumors of a potential Michael Porter Jr. trade is providing plenty of excitement for Golden State Warriors fans, but a deal could also give the franchise a chance to reunite Jimmy Butler with a former Miami Heat teammate.

From the moment the Brooklyn Nets acquired Haywood Highsmith from the Heat during the offseason, it always looked like he'd become a prime mid-season trade target for a playoff-contending team.

Warriors could reunite Jimmy Butler with former teammate Haywood Highsmith

Unfortunately for the Nets, they've been unable to rehabilitate Highsmith's value in a way they've sensationally done with Porter.