Although both parties have leverage, Butler has the influence of player empowerment, ironically gifted by former Heat star LeBron James. Regardless of "Godfather" Riley's typically iron-clad position, perhaps the stubborn executive can't afford to keep refusing offers for the disgruntled star.

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

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