New Jimmy Butler report raises red flags

The Jonathan Kuminga scenario has been a nightmare for the Golden State Warriors. The contract stalemate has primarily prevented them from making strikes this offseason as they give the impression of being to capitalize on the remaining years of Stephen Curry’s profession.

Now, they may have a fair larger drawback on their palms. In keeping with Warriors insider Dalton Johnson, Jimmy Butler is anxious in regards to the crew’s course. He reportedly reached out to the entrance workplace to get a greater understanding of the scenario.

“In that ESPN article, they talked about that Draymond and Jimmy have checked in and reached out to Jonathan Kuminga. I can confidently say that Jimmy Butler has additionally reached out to the crew and been like, ‘What’s occurring right here? I simply wished to know the plan,’” Johnson said on the Dubs Talk podcast. “And naturally, Steph, Draymond, Jimmy—they’re within the loop, I perceive that.”

After all, that should not increase considerations, and it is normal process across the league with star gamers.

Nonetheless, Butler has a protracted historical past of energy struggles with entrance places of work, and he is not the kind of participant the Warriors would need going rogue on them.

Butler appeared to be 100% purchased in on the Warriors after his commerce saga with the Miami Warmth, however we have seen how rapidly issues can change. He is a hot-tempered particular person who has usually rubbed his groups the improper method, and he is going to ensure to let everyone know when he is uncomfortable.

The Warriors do not want that kind of distraction now, and discovering an answer to the Kuminga saga is an crucial, even when which means taking a lesser supply simply to do away with him and transfer on.