Instead of landing a two-time MVP to pair with Stephen Curry, Golden State opted for a far more modest move—acquiring the injury-prone Latvian center in a trade that left many fans scratching their heads.

Warriors star Jimmy Butler tore the ACL in his right knee, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.

Fansided’s Christopher Kline believes that if Golden State chooses the former option, they could make a blockbuster trade for another injured star, in Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis. MORE: Proposed Warriors trade sees Golden State deal large Moses Moody-based package for $74 million six-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA forward

SAN FRANCISCO — It is possible that, in one instant, the greatest era of Golden State Warriors basketball collapsed, right along with Jimmy Butler’s right knee. Scans confirmed the worst on Tuesday, what was evident as Butler wailed in pain beneath the Chase Center basket on Monday night: A tear in his anterior cruciate ligament,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are still coming to terms with how dramatically their season changes after Jimmy Butler's season-ending right knee injury and how they must depend on their depth going forward without the do-everything guard.

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