Projected starting lineup for the Warriors after adding Jimmy Butler and trading Andrew Wiggins
cory woodroof
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Apr 17, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts to a foul called during the first half of game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
The deal also sent Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins to Miami, which of course creates an opening in Golden State's starting lineup for Butler to fill.
Let's run down what Golden State's new starting five looks like after the trade, with Butler joining the likes of Steph Curry and Draymond Green on the court in Golden State.
PG Steph Curry
Feb 3, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
SG Buddy Hield
Oct 9, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) pushes the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-893871 ORIG FILE ID: 20241009_tbs_bs4_338.JPG
SF Jimmy Butler
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PF Draymond Green
Mar 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) drives to the net past Toronto Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
C Trayce Jackson-Davis
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Reserve lineup
Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles the ball next to Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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