Jimmy Butler had wanted to leave the Miami Heat for a while. He wasn’t satisfied with his contract and how the team was doing. Now, his wish came true.Â
The Golden State Warriors traded for Butler in a big five-team deal. Butler will now play alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State.
Butler had a rocky relationship with the Heat’s front office, especially with team president Pat Riley. He was suspended multiple times and even said he had lost his love for the game in Miami.
Now that the Warriors have traded for six-time All-Star, fans are eager to see him in the blue and gold jersey. The team sent Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick to the Heat in exchange for Butler.
Jimmy Butler leaves Miami and joins the Warriors
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This move brings Butler together with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green—two players he has battled many times in the playoffs. With Butler on the roster, the Warriors hope to compete at a high level again and get back to their best form.
Draymond Green speaks out on Warriors’ big Jimmy Butler trade
As soon as ESPN reported that the Miami Heat was finalizing a deal of $121M/2yr extension to send Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, Draymond Green shared his excitement about the team’s big trade for Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. He is hopeful about how Butler will help the team.
When asked about how Butler would fit in, Green confidently said, “We win.” He praised Butler’s winning attitude and competitive mindset, believing it matches the Warriors’ culture perfectly.
