Should the Warriors trade Butler + Dream? Arenas discusses the next home: The Rockets need players like that

On May 21, Beijing time, former NBA star Arenas talked about the Warriors' offseason operation on the show, and he believes that the team should trade Butler and Dream to build a younger roster around Curry. Arenas also mentioned four potential traders, including the Rockets, who were eliminated by the Warriors in the playoffs.

The Warriors ultimately lost the season in the division semifinals — Curry missed four games with a hamstring strain, and Butler was also limited by injuries left over from the previous round against the Rockets. The result highlights the risks of relying on three career-ending players: Butler and Green are both 35 years old, and Curry is 37 years old.

All indications are that the Warriors are leaning toward continuing to build around these three stars next season and looking to bolster role players. In order to find a more suitable lineup combination, Kuminga may even be traded.

Arenas doesn't agree with the Warriors' line. He pointed out that Kuminga has gradually realized his potential and should be the core of the team in the future. He also pointed out that the Warriors should not just focus on the next year or two, but should trade Dream and Butler in exchange for young stars to build a team around Curry.

He said on the show: "Curry is still in the same competitive form as a young man. Let Curry partner with Kuminga, and then add more young players to start Curry's 'farewell tour'. When he retires, the team has a group of young talents aged 23-24 years old, and the future is still promising. You can send Butler and Dream Chase away. ”

Arenas believes there are several teams that may need Dream and Butler, including the Warriors' first-round playoff opponent, the Rockets:

"If I were to package and trade them, there would only be two teams in demand. If the Thunder fail to win the championship this year, they may be interested. The Rockets need defense and players like Butler — their youngsters like forward Jabari Smith Jr. haven't fully realized their potential and are just a few veterans away from rising. ”

He also added other potential next home: "The Orlando Magic have a lot of potential stocks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers may also consider a trade. ”

While the Warriors are likely to keep Dream and Butler, they may need to re-evaluate their options if other teams make attractive trade offers.