The NBA landscape was shaken for the second time in less than a week as the Miami Heat traded six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a multi-team deal. Butler had been seeking an exit from Miami for the last two months, leading to multiple suspensions and creating tension within the organization. Now, both the Heat and Butler get what they want: a fresh start.
The complicated trade involved four teams (Heat, Warriors, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons), with multiple players and assets changing hands. Here is the full breakdown, as reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
Golden State Warriors
In the trade, the Warriors receive:
- Jimmy Butler (from Miami)
Miami Heat
In the trade, the Heat receive:
- Andrew Wiggins (from Golden State)
- Kyle Anderson (from Golden State)
- P.J. Tucker (from Utah)
- Top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick (from Golden State)
Utah Jazz
In the trade, the Jazz receive:
- Dennis Schroder (from Golden State)
Detroit Pistons
In the trade, the Pistons receive:
- Lindy Waters III (from Golden State)
- Josh Richardson (from Miami)
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