Wednesday was heavy for the Golden State Warriors. They had to let go of Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-pick. However, for Jimmy Butler, the day was one of celebration, because, he’s finally out of Miami. Now, the time ticks for him to walk into the Dubs training facility and take up his latest jersey. But, for the NBA’s favorite ‘rental’ star Dennis Schroder, fear pangs weren’t silent.
Schroder is playing in his 12th professional campaign. But the biggest concern he has faced is stability. The Warriors acquired him from the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 15, 2024, making it his fifth trade, including one this season. At 31, Schroder knows the drill. He’s lived the chaos, playing for eight teams and facing two last-minute trades. Rumors swirl, tension builds, but he stays steady. The trade deadline used to bring nerves. Now? Just another day.
However, NBA insider Chris Haynes’s latest update won’t be one to smile about. At least not for Schroder. And all thanks to the Jimmy Butler trade, the Dubs most likely will reroute their German star. Where to? The Detroit Pistons as a part of the Butler deal. Well, that’s not good news. This means Dennis will have to pack his bag all over again and move to Detroit. At this point, it feels like he has played fewer games than he has traveled from one team to another.
Dennis Schröder is being rerouted to the Detroit Pistons as part of the Jimmy Butler deal, sources tell me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 6, 2025
Besides, the Luka Doncic mega trade instilled some sort of terror in the hearts and minds of Schroder and his family. “Luka Doncic just got traded and got five f–—g NBA First Teams,” the German star said. “All-Stars, he brought money to them, NBA Finals last year, and $117 million he can’t sign now because he got traded, and that’s no state income tax. From now on, I see it even more crazier than it was because to trade somebody like that, nobody’s safe. Not even Steph Curry’s safe probably when I see that. It’s a f––d up business.”
The supposed teammate of Jimmy Butler indicated a bigger problem with the trade deadline.“It’s like modern slavery at the end of the day. Everybody can decide where you’re going, even if you have a contract. Yeah, of course, we make a lot of money and we can feed our families, but at the end of the day if they say, ‘You’re not coming to work tomorrow, you’re going over there,’ they can decide that.”
There is no denying the few days precisely the last 24 hours have been particularly scary for the Schroder household. The star’s absence from the Jazz game sparked rumors of a trade, especially after Butler’s deal. What once seemed like a distant possibility soon took shape, confirming their suspicions—the star is on the move again. But, following the split with stars like Andrew Wiggins in light of the Jimmy Butler trade, the Warriors HC made an honest, emotional plea to the league commissioner.
Jimmy Butler trade brings out Steve Kerr’s emotional side as he requests Adam Silver
The Dubs locker room ahead of their Utah Jazz clash on Wednesday was particularly tense. The team erupted in unrest and frenzy as they revealed the big news. Yes, Wiggs and Anderson were going away, and Jimmy Butler was coming in… soon. The game ended in a 131-128 loss for Steve Kerr and Co. reflecting the disturbance within the squad. NBA’s trade deadline ultimately affected the plans for the game. Meanwhile, Kerr’s emotions betrayed him as he spoke about trading Andrew Wiggins. The decision weighed on him, his words heavy with sentiment. He didn’t just address the trade—he felt it.
The Warriors HC couldn’t hide his feelings, especially when talking about the players impacted by the trade. Emotions spilled over, affecting the game. That’s when he made a bold suggestion: move the trade deadline to the All-Star break or add off-days. It was clear—the timing needs to change.
Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after greeting court-side friends following the victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Kerr said: “I think the league should consider making the trade deadline at the All-Star break, just so you don’t have to face these games where guys are getting traded half an hour before a game. You’re trying to process and trying to win a game, I don’t know if that’s possible, but it would be great if we could move it back or make the last couple of days before the deadline off days. I don’t know how to do it, but these are tough days for sure.”
The Warriors’ whirlwind week, marked by tough trades and emotional farewells, revealed the human side of the business. Coach Kerr’s plea for change highlighted the chaos players face, especially when the trade deadline disrupts everything. The tension showed on the court, but it also sparked a deeper conversation. With the Jimmy Butler trade done and dusted, and Dennis Schroder about to exit, what will the roster be like in the upcoming days?
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