Aside from a bright 4-1 start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have been nothing but an average basketball team through the first now 33 games.
It's been such a mediocre period that it was almost inevitable that the idea of trading for LeBron James would do the rounds again. The Warriors have flirted with it in the past, which combined with their current 17-16 record makes it a discussion everyone could see coming.
Warriors trade idea for LeBron James again hits the headlines
Notable NBA analyst Bill Simmons has reopened the conversation, suggesting recently on his podcast that a Jimmy Butler for James trade would be good for not only the Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, but also for the league in general.