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Jimmy Butler Wants To Play Anywhere But Miami

Published

8 months ago

January 3, 2025

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Jimmy Butler Wants To Play Anywhere But Miami

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst, Jimmy Butler’s time in Miami is officially up, as the man himself has asked to be traded.

The 35-year-old has no plans to list preferred teams he wants to play on; why? Because Butler doesn’t care where he plays as long as he is far away from the Miami Heat.

Despite saying he’s lost his “joy” for basketball due to Pat Riley and the Heat, Butler will remain committed to the team until he is dealt. This means partaking in all team activities and whatever he is asked to do.

“I want to see me getting my joy back playing basketball. Wherever that may be, we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said. “I’m happy here off the court but I want to be back to somewhat dominant, I want to hoop and I want to help this team win and right now I’m not doing it.”

During Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Butler looked dejected and miserable on the bench. Plus, in the 27 minutes he played, he only attempted six shots, which got him nine points.

The NBA Trade Deadline is February 6th. Teams such as the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks have shown interest in trading for the talented veteran.

Haywood Highsmith

Heat Trade Haywood Highsmith To Get Below The Tax Line

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3 days ago

August 17, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the organization, the Miami Heat has traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a conditional 2026 second-round pick.

Miami completed this trade to get underneath the tax line for the upcoming season; this follows after it was reported the 28-year-old had knee surgery earlier this month and was looking to be out eight-to-ten weeks.

Highsmith appeared in 74 games averaging 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Heat

Kevin Durant Was Open To Trade With Heat

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6 months ago

February 8, 2025

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Kevin Durant Was Open To Trade With Heat

According to multiple reports from ESPN, Kevin Durant did have an interest in playing for the Miami Heat. This would have set the Phoenix Suns up to acquire Jimmy Butler.

Durant made sure to make it known he didn’t want to go to the Golden State Warriors, as his “preference” was Miami.

The deal fell through because the Suns wanted a significant package in exchange for one of the greats. If it went through, then fans would have seen a new “Big 3” of Butler, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.

However, Miami didn’t want to mortgage their future for a player who is aging and has a relatively high contract. Plus, the 36-year-old is seeking another lucrative contract.

Miami has been pursuing Durant since the 2016 offseason.

Heat

Heat Trade Jimmy Butler To Warriors

Published

7 months ago

February 5, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Miami Heat have traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a massive four-team trade.

Miami will receive Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, P.J. Tucker, and the Warriors’ top-10 protected first-round pick. The Utah Jazz will receive Dennis Schroder, with the Detroit Pistons receiving Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson.

Initially, this four-team trade was supposed to be a five-team trade, but the agreement with the Toronto Raptors fell through. Anderson was being sent to Toronto.

Moments after Butler’s trade was publicly announced, it was then announced the 35-year-old signed a two-year, $121 million extension. This will keep the former disgruntled superstar through the 2026-27 season.

It is unclear when Butler will make his Warriors debut. This will be the fifth team played in his storied career.