[Mick]

While the Lakers are trying to get younger, the Warriors are getting older.  The deal will have its critics, but the Warriors could be good in the short term if the fit between Curry, Butler, and Draymond turns out well.  Good thing the Warriors are not at all sensitive to paying the luxury tax.

I like the trade a lot. The Warriors lose a Top-10 protected 1st round pick in 2025 and 2026 and unprotected in 2027. SO Miami gets it if it's between #11 and #30 in 2025.*

They won't miss Dennis Schroder or Kyle Anderson at all. Of the 18 players who've been on Golden State's roster this year, they ranked #17 and #18 in +/- per 100 possessions at -7.2 and -12.2 respectively. Wiggins was #13 in that stat at -4.1. Schroder had the worst O-D rating at -17. Anderson was +7, Wiggins was just +2.

Butler, on the other hand, had a +22 difference between his offensive and defensive rating and was 5th on Miami with a +4.4 rating per 100 possessions. 

The only thing Butler lacks is a 3 point shot. But he gets a lot of free throws and makes them, averages 17 ppg, 5.2 rebs., 4.8 assists. Can play the 2, 3 and 4. Highly aggressive.

[Mick]

While the Lakers are trying to get younger, the Warriors are getting older.  The deal will have its critics, but the Warriors could be good in the short term if the fit between Curry, Butler, and Draymond turns out well.  Good thing the Warriors are not at all sensitive to paying the luxury tax.

I like the trade a lot. The Warriors lose a Top-10 protected 1st round pick in 2025 and 2026 and unprotected in 2027. SO Miami gets it if it's between #11 and #30 in 2025.*

They won't miss Dennis Schroder or Kyle Anderson at all. Of the 18 players who've been on Golden State's roster this year, they ranked #17 and #18 in +/- per 100 possessions at -7.2 and -12.2 respectively. Wiggins was #13 in that stat at -4.1. Schroder had the worst O-D rating at -17. Anderson was +7, Wiggins was just +2.

Butler, on the other hand, had a +22 difference between his offensive and defensive rating and was 5th on Miami with a +4.4 rating per 100 possessions. 

The only thing Butler lacks is a 3 point shot. But he gets a lot of free throws and makes them, averages 17 ppg, 5.2 rebs., 4.8 assists. Can play the 2, 3 and 4. Highly aggressive.