Fri Feb 07 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Blockbuster NBA Trade Sends Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors
**Miami, FL & Oakland, CA –** In a stunning five-team trade that shook the NBA, six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors. The deal, announced late Tuesday, ends weeks of turmoil surrounding Butler’s future in Miami.
The Heat received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick from Golden State in exchange for Butler. Miami also acquired guard Davion Mitchell from Toronto as part of the complex trade. Other moves involved in the multi-team deal included Dennis Schröder and Lindy Waters III going from Golden State to Detroit, and P.J. Tucker returning to Miami.
The trade resolves a protracted dispute between Butler and the Heat. After several suspensions stemming from his dissatisfaction with contract negotiations, Butler reportedly requested a trade. He ultimately declined his 2025-26 player option with Miami to sign a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors.
Butler, averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists this season, joins a Warriors team currently struggling in 11th place in the Western Conference. He will be reunited with former teammate Draymond Green and now joins fellow star Stephen Curry, to bolster Golden State’s attempt at a playoff push.
For the Heat, the trade represents a significant shift. While losing a key player, they gain a talented forward in Wiggins and address the internal conflict that had plagued the team. Wiggins, a key member of Golden State’s 2022 championship team, averaged 17.6 points and 4.6 rebounds this season.
The first opportunity to see Butler play against his former team will be March 25th, when the Warriors visit Miami. The trade marks Butler’s fifth NBA team, a testament to his success and, at times, tumultuous relationships with franchises throughout his career. Coach Steve Kerr of the Warriors acknowledged the emotional impact of the trade on his team, noting the locker room’s reaction to the news. The departure of Butler marks the end of an era in Miami, where he twice led the Heat to the NBA Finals.
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