The Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler on Wednesday night, thus putting an end to any attempt to acquire Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Golden Sta

The Suns, also 25-25, have disappointed with the trio of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the latter of whom has been the subject of trade rumors for weeks but is reportedly not inclined to waive his no-trade clause.

Kevin Durant rejected a blockbuster trade that would have sent him back to the Warriors, forcing Golden State to pivot and acquire Jimmy Butler instead.