Sheamus suggests DeMar DeRozan to replace Jimmy Butler

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The Golden State Warriors‘ The season is off course this week. Shams Charania believes a bold turn could be coming. Monitoring Jimmy Butler’s devastating season-ending torn ACLShams suggested the Golden State Warriors could explore a trade for Sacramento Kings wingman DeMar DeRozan as a short-term substitute. With Butler leaving what Shams described as a “gaping hole” in the lineup, Golden State now faces a defining choice. Will he rededicate himself beleaguered forward Jonathan Cumminga or turn him into a proven veteran marksman?

At 25-19, the Warriors sit behind the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division. Butler’s injury threatens to derail a season that has finally stabilized after months of inconsistency. According to Shamsteams like the Dallas Mavericks and Kings are tracking Cummings. That could open the door to building multiple teams, potentially landing DeRozan in the Bay Area.

Before his injury in January, Butler delivered exactly what Golden State envisioned. In 38 games, he averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting a career-best 51.9% from the field and 37.6% from three. His downhill pressure and wing defense anchored the top-five unit. They also fueled a 9-3 stretch that pushed the Warriors firmly into the playoff mix.

DeRozan, meanwhile, remains one of the league’s most reliable offensive engines with the Kings. The 36-year-old is averaging 19.0 points and 4.0 assists on 50.8% shooting from the field. He thrives in isolation and late situations. Of course, he can’t replicate Butler’s defense or spacing. However, his ability to create offense on demand could keep Golden State’s title hopes alive. That’s especially true as the clock continues to tick on Stephen Curry’s prime.





2026-01-20 15:52:00

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