Before Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors, the Dallas Mavericks expressed interest in acquiring the disgruntled star.

Jimmy Butler is listed as probable due to back spasms for the Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday against the Hornets.

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Dallas Mavericks expressed interest in Jimmy Butler and Kyle Kuzma before trading Luka Doncic

With Curry still playing at a superstar level, the Warriors struck a trade deadline deal to land Jimmy Butler, looking to maximize their generational talent's time with the club. Upon his arrival, Butler posted a 7-1 record when in Golden State's lineup. He's elevated play for everyone on the hardwood with him, especially Curry.

Inextricably linked for basketball eternity due to four straight NBA Finals battles and countless other memorable head-to-head matchups, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still performing at All-NBA levels despite reaching the point in their careers when most have long since hung up the sneakers.

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But for Butler,

Before the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, the team also expressed interest in Jimmy Butler and