Overview
- On his podcast, Bill Simmons proposed trading LeBron James to the Warriors for Jimmy Butler, calling it a 'for the good of the sport' move to liven up Golden State and reset the Lakers.
- Simmons argued LeBron alongside Stephen Curry could reenergize the Warriors, while Butler would better complement Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in Los Angeles.
- Outlets highlighted hurdles including Butler’s limited floor spacing, large salaries on both sides, James’s expiring deal as he turns 41, and the Warriors’ need for assurance he would stay beyond this season.
- The Sporting News noted James holds a no-trade clause that he would have to waive for any deal to occur.
- Yahoo Sports, EssentiallySports, Heavy and others amplified the pitch, with no reporting of team interest or negotiations and some coverage emphasizing sensational contract framing such as labeling Butler a $110 million star.