Warriors Trade News: Steph Curry-led team makes sensational move for Jimmy Butler after Kevin Durant rejection, listing full details 

The Golden State Warriors have acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade. Butler has been at odds with the Heat the entire season, while the Warriors were looking for an upgrade to salvage whatever is left in Steph Curry's championship window.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Golden State will get Butler in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Lindy Water III and Kyle Anderson. It's officially a new era in South Beach now that Butler's finally been traded. As for Golden State, it's a make-or-break move to make the playoffs.

In addition to acquiring Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors signed him to a two-year, $121 million extension. He will be waiving his player option for next season, so his new deal will go through until the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Miami Heat are keeping Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, while three more teams got involved to make it a blockbuster five-team deal.

Here's the full breakdown of the trade:

Golden State Warriors get: Jimmy Butler (MIA), two second-round picks (MIA) and cash considerations (MIA).

Miami Heat get: Andrew Wiggins (GSW), Kyle Anderson (GSW), Davion Mitchell (TOR) and a protected 2025 first-round pick (GSW).

Toronto Raptors get: PJ Tucker (UTA), a 2026 second-round pick (MIA) and cash considerations (MIA).

Utah Jazz get: KJ Martin (DET), Josh Richardson (MIA), a 2028 second-round pick (DET via PHI), a 2031 second-round pick (MIA) and cash considerations (MIA).

Detroit Pistons get: Dennis Schroder (GSW), Lindy Waters III (GSW) and a 2031 second-round pick (GSW).

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What does this trade for Jimmy Butler mean for the Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors have gone all in on Jimmy Butler, who initially didn't want to sign an extension. Butler, at the age of 35, is still an elite player when motivated. He is a legitimate scoring option behind Steph Curry and a secondary playmaker next to Draymond Green.

Butler does a lot of things exceptionally well though his shooting is not a strong suit. The acquisition still gives Curry and Green the narrow opening to add another championship. With Butler's extension, all the new Warriors Big 3 have until the 2026-27 season to fulfill their goal.

The Warriors also kept Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Moses Moody. That means their youth movement is still there though they won't get the reps needed to make the next leap.

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It's a new era in Miami

As for the Miami Heat, they are moving on to the next chapter of their franchise after Jimmy Butler took them to two NBA Finals. The Heat already have a good core of Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Nikola Jovic and Kel'el Ware are also expected to get better, with Andrew Wiggins providing them with championship experience.

However, the Heat still need a superstar to make things more interesting in the suddenly-competitive Eastern Conference. They are projected to have cap space in the summer of 2026, so the potential to sign big-name free agents is high.