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Butler is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered on January 19th vs. Heat. Jake Weinbach suggested a trade where the Warriors get back immediate help. Golden State would trade Jimmy Butler and the No. 11 overall pick for Michael Porter Jr. and Terance Mann. This allows the Warriors to bring in immediate help while the Nets can continue rebuilding.

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