Jimmy Butler Traded to Golden State Warriors in Blockbuster Deal
The Miami Heat have traded disgruntled star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a blockbuster multi-team deal, marking the fifth NBA team for the 35-year-old forward. The trade, finalized on February 6, 2025, involves the Warriors sending Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a 2025 first-round pick with top-10 protection to Miami, among other assets. Butler has also agreed to a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors, keeping him in Golden State through the 2026-27 season.
Butler’s departure from Miami follows a tumultuous season marked by suspensions and public disputes. He was suspended seven games in January for conduct detrimental to the team, including missing a team flight and walking out of a practice. The relationship between Butler and the Heat’s front office, particularly team president Pat Riley, had deteriorated after Miami’s first-round playoff exit in 2024, during which Butler missed the series due to injury. Riley had previously stated the team would not extend Butler’s contract, and trade rumors intensified after Butler expressed a desire to leave Miami.
For the Warriors, the trade represents a gamble to revitalize their aging core. Golden State, currently sitting at 25-24 and in the Western Conference play-in race, hopes Butler can provide a significant boost alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. However, questions remain about how Butler will fit into the Warriors’ system and whether his addition will be enough to elevate the team to championship contention.
Butler’s career has been defined by his ability to elevate teams in the playoffs, but his tenure with each of his previous teams—Chicago, Minnesota, Philadelphia, and Miami—has ended acrimoniously. The Warriors are betting that Butler’s playoff experience and two-way skills can help them make one last push for a title during Curry’s prime. Meanwhile, the Heat will look to rebuild around younger talent after parting ways with their former franchise cornerstone.
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