Jimmy Butler Joins Warriors on Two-Year, $121 Million Deal

The Golden State Warriors have acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in a trade that involved sending Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III, and a top-10-protected 2025 first-round pick to Miami. Butler has signed a two-year, $111 million extension that will keep him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season. Initially, the Warriors were hesitant about trading for Butler due to concerns from star player Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr regarding his fit in the locker room, given Butler's history of causing drama in previous teams. Despite these concerns, the Warriors decided to commit to their championship window, prioritizing Curry's timeline. Butler's move comes after he declined a $52 million deal with the Heat and was seen as a key addition to bolster the Warriors' playoff contention. Nikola Jovic from the Heat expressed mixed emotions about Butler's departure, highlighting the impact he had on the franchise.