As the Golden State Warriors prepare for the upcoming trade deadline, there are a handful of players that they might target. The big name is Miami

Could a newly formed backcourt duo of Tyler Herro and Zach LaVine, who is averaging nearly 24.0 points on career-high shooting splits, move the needle for Miami in a post-Butler era?

Let's take a look at five potential trade candidates ahead of Thursday's deadline:

Golden State Warriors, who are, as usual, in an array of conversations regarding multiple potential deals to bolster their chances of what might be a last hurrah playoff run in the Stephen Curry era.

The Warriors have been rumored to be back in trying to acquire Jimmy Butler, but they are also looking at Zach LaVine.

Ever since Denver’s interest in Zach LaVine became a talking point, Jamal Murray has provided a firm reminder that he already operates in that role for the Nuggets, averaging 21 points and six

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

Zach LaVine continues to be a person of interest with the trade deadline inching closer and closer. The Chicago Bulls currently have a 20-27 record, and logically, LaVine is a candidate to be traded away with the future of the team in mind.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine reportedly is viewed as a "safer" trade option for the Warriors, but Golden State is warming to the idea of disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls have engaged in “significant trade conversations” surrounding Bulls wing Zach LaVine, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel added that the Warriors are contemplating packages that would and would not include parting with Andrew Wiggins.