The Golden State Warriors are finalizing a blockbuster trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, sending Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick to Miami, according to multiple reports.
Details of the Multi-Team Trade
Aside from the Warriors-Heat exchange, the deal also involves:
🔹 Detroit Pistons receiving Lindy Waters III (Warriors) and Josh Richardson (Heat)
🔹 Utah Jazz acquiring Dennis Schroder (Warriors)
🔹 Miami Heat adding P.J. Tucker (Jazz)
Jimmy Butler’s Contract Situation
Butler, 35, initially resisted signing an extension with Golden State but has now agreed to a two-year, $121 million extension through 2026-27. He declined his $52 million player option for 2025-26 to finalize the deal.
The All-Star forward had been suspended by the Heat for withholding services amid trade negotiations. He last played on January 21 and was hoping for a trade to the Phoenix Suns, but Kevin Durant reportedly opposed a Warriors reunion, leading to Miami striking a deal with Golden State instead.
Season and Career Stats
📊 Jimmy Butler (2024-25 Season):
✅ 17.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.8 APG (25 games)
📊 Career Averages (14 seasons):
✅ 18.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.3 APG (839 games)
Key Players Traded
🔹 Andrew Wiggins (to Heat)
✔ 17.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.3 APG this season
✔ 2022 NBA Champion, 2014 No. 1 Draft Pick
🔹 Dennis Schroder (to Jazz)
✔ 10.6 PPG, 4.4 APG with Warriors this season
✔ Career: 14.0 PPG, 4.9 APG (12 seasons, 8 teams)
🔹 Josh Richardson (to Pistons)
✔ 4.0 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.5 APG (8 games with Miami)
What’s Next for the Warriors?
With Butler joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors are making a final push for another championship before their core ages out.
Meanwhile, Miami offloads Butler after tensions between him and the franchise, securing a younger, more versatile option in Wiggins.