Amid trade talks, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has communicated to the Golden State Warriors that he is not interested in signing a contract extension there, sources told ESPN.
Butler's position dims the chances of a deal coming together but the situation remains fluid, sources said. The Warriors have been in conversations with multiple teams about improving their roster leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Butler has a $52 million player option for next season, but his representation has indicated repeatedly that he prefers to bypass it and become a free agent.