As the Golden State Warriors look to juggle planning for the future and increasing their chances to contend with Stephen Curry on the roster, they

As the clock ticks toward the deadline, the Warriors have floated a protected first-rounder as a sweetener in potential deals.

The Golden State Warriors need to shake things up if they're going to compete for a championship this season, so they continue to look at potential deals as the trade deadline nears. Jimmy Butler has been closely connected to Golden State over the last few months as his relationship with the Miami Heat has deteriorated.