
In a stunning turn of events, the Golden State Warriors have acquired All-Star forward Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, shaking up the NBA landscape. Butler, who had grown frustrated in Miami, declined his 2025-26 player option and has agreed to a two-year extension with the Warriors.
The multi-team trade sends Andrew Wiggins and a protected 2025 first-round pick to Miami. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors will receive Kyle Anderson, and the Utah Jazz pick up Dennis Schroder. To balance the deal, P.J. Tucker heads to the Heat, while the Detroit Pistons land Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson.
Golden State had been aggressively searching for an All-Star to pair with Stephen Curry, and now they’ve got one. With Butler’s defensive tenacity and playoff experience, the Warriors are making it clear—they’re all in for another championship run.