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.
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The Miami Heat are expected to keep Andrew Wiggins and move Dennis Schroder, Lindy Waters III and Kyle Anderson. Schroder is expected to get dealt to the Utah Jazz for PJ Tucker, while Lindy Waters III was reportedly heading to Detroit.
Kyle Anderson was initially going to Toronto, but the Raptors have reportedly pulled out of the trade. For those wondering if the Butler deal is in jeopardy, Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer reported that the Warriors-Heat trade is official, with Pat Riley just looking for ways to unload the other players.
Watch this space as the story continues to develop. It will be updated soon.
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