Jimmy Butler's departure from the Miami Heat is imminent... so why won't the Golden State Warriors be entering the sweepstakes?

The Golden State Warriors are not actively pursuing a trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler ahead of the February trade deadline, despite speculation linking the six-time All-Star to the franchise.

The days of the Golden State Warriors dominating the Western Conference are no more. With roughly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors are expected to be one of the more active teams

As the Golden State Warriors attempt to remain competitive in the final years of Steph Curry’s superstardom, several potential trade targets have come and gone.

Jimmy Butler continues to go scorched earth on the Miami Heat in his attempts to be traded from the organization.

The Golden State Warriors have consistently been linked with a potential trade for Jimmy Butler in recent weeks. However, since Butler handed in a trade request to the Miami Heat, the Warriors have been rumored to be pulling away.

NBA betting sites show the Golden State Warriors as the frontrunner to land Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler before the Feb. 6

Ever since the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler began having problems, the Golden State Warriors have been mentioned as one of the teams that are willing to give the six-time All-Star the contract that he desires.