Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy and ready to continue his career and move past this immediately. Their messaging to Heat has been to negotiate best deal possible and once in red zone, if that team is granted permission by MIA to speak…

Putting aside the drama, Butler is still a very good player. He gives the Warriors a badly-needed second scoring option. They didn't have a second player averaging over 18 points per game, putting way too much pressure on Stephen Curry to carry the entire offense.