Jimmy Butler traded to Warriors, signs $111 million extension

Jimmy Butler has been traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors in a complex five-team deal, marking the end of a tumultuous chapter in Miami following multiple suspensions and a breakdown in relations. Butler is set to decline his $52 million player option and has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Warriors worth approximately $111 million. The Warriors will send Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round draft pick to Miami, while Dennis Schroder will move to the Utah Jazz, and P.J. Tucker will return to the Heat. Butler's departure comes after his significant contributions to the Heat, including leading them to two NBA Finals, and he is expected to fill a crucial role alongside stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State. Heat forward Nikola Jovic expressed mixed emotions about Butler's trade, emphasizing the impact Butler had on the team. The deal, however, signifies a new chapter for Butler as he continues his journey with his fifth NBA team.