Jimmy Butler is heading west to play for the Golden State Warriors.
Sources inform ESPN that the Miami Warmth traded the PF for the Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, in addition to a top-10 protected 2o25 first-round choose. The deal sees Butler flip down his $52 million USD participant possibility for subsequent season and can as a substitute signal a two-year contract value $111 million USD till the 2026-2027 season.
The deal to maneuver Butler to the Warriors came about after Kevin Durant confirmed that he’s not all in favour of returning to the Warriors, who he performed for (and received two rings) from 2016 to 2019.
Butler has been taking part in for the Warmth since 2019, however their relationship has deteriorated as of late. The franchise has suspended him thrice this season with the most recent being an indefinite suspension lasting a minimal of 5 video games. His return to the court docket will happen on March 25 towards the Warriors — just a bit over two months since his final recreation.
