The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat trade hasn't necessarily been mutually beneficial.
In fact, it's looking lopsided in Golden State's favor thus far with its recent success and Miami's detriment.
The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Butler, including a five-game win streak after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night. Butler had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the victory, the first triple-double by a Warrior this season.
Great work JB! That’s amazing effort paying off
— Teal (@TealMetaX) March 11, 2025
Meanwhile, the Heat are 4-12 since losing Butler, losing five consecutive games after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
"I watch Jimmy Butler, I watch the Golden State Warriors, and I watch the Miami Heat," one fan tweeted. "Remind me why the Heat didn’t just pay the guy they’d be able to trade with ease in a year if needed? I think teams let everything outside of basketball direct too many decisions."
I watch Jimmy Butler, I watch the Golden State Warriors, and I watch the Miami Heat.
Remind me why the Heat didn’t just pay the guy they’d be able to trade with ease in a year if needed?
I think teams let everything outside of basketball direct too many decisions.
— Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA) March 9, 2025
Butler and the Heat separated after a long duel over a contract extension, leading to the organization suspending the six-time All-Star multiple times and eventually shipping him to Golden State. Safe to say both Butler and the Warriors are enjoying the trade, while the Heat still need to find answers for its late-season decline.
I know our roster is not that good this season, but I strongly believe this roster can't be much worse than before the Jimmy era. There has to be something which needs immediate change. It doesn't make sense to be in this state for so long.
— Tomodachi (@tomodaachii) March 13, 2025
Miami plays the Boston Celtics (47-19) Friday night, while the Warriors face the Sacramento Kings (33-31) Thursday.
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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