US EditionWarriors Acquire Jimmy Butler in Blockbuster Trade With Heat
- The Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, sending Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick in return, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night.
- Jimmy Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors while declining his $52 million player option for next season, as multiple reports indicated.
- Butler, currently suspended by the Heat for misconduct, sought a trade to the Phoenix Suns before the deal with the Warriors occurred, as noted by ESPN and The Athletic.
- Warriors Coach Steve Kerr expressed concerns about the timing of trades near game time, stating, 'I think the league should consider making the trade deadline at the All-Star break' for better team focus.
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Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors swap forwards Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins in blockbuster trade
The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors have swapped forwards Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins in a blockbuster trade that also involved the Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz. Butler — a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection — averaged 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game over 25 appearances this season for the Heat. He had requested a trade, and was suspended multiple times for conduct detrimental to the team in 2024-25. But…
Grading the Heat-Warriors' Jimmy Butler deal
Jimmy Butler got what he wanted — out of Miami.The Heat washed their hands clean of Butler, who they suspended three times in January for conduct detrimental to the team.The saga that captivated the NBA to start 2025 is over.In a complex four-team trade, the Golden State Warriors acquired Butler from Miami which received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a protected 2025 pick from the Warriors. Golden State sent Dennis Schroder to the Utah Jazz …
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