In fact, recent reports indicate that the Warriors are actively engaged in trade talks centered around the Chicago Bulls' star center Nikola Vucevic. "The Warriors and Bulls remain in discussions on Nikola Vucevic, per Brian Windhorst," Forbes' Evan Sidery shared via Twitter/X on Thursday morning.

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler on Wednesday night and immediately agreed to a two-year, $111 million extension to keep him, if they want, through 2027, when the contracts of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are also set to expire.

Wednesday's trade might have been a backup plan for both parties, and an expensive one. But Golden State thinks the risk could work.