Oct 27, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler Reportedly Makes Major Warriors Contract Decision

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 8:49 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors have finally broken their trade deadline seal, making a huge move after weeks of rumors engulfed the franchise. The Warriors have reportedly acquired Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler, finding a new co-star for future Hall of Famer Steph Curry.

The reported five-team trade sends Andrew Wiggins to the Heat, while the Warriors also send Lindy Waters III, Dennis Schroder, and Kyle Anderson to the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and Toronto Raptors, respectively.

BREAKING: The Miami Heat are finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/82mWHKCnVM
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

The 35-year-old Miami star has had problems with the Heat franchise for weeks, as they finally granted his wish of being traded. While teams like the Phoenix Suns were heavily involved in Butler trade talks, the Warriors were able to help Butler reach his goal of escaping the Heat.

Butler has already committed long-term to the Warriors following the trade, reportedly declining his 2025-26 player option to sign a two-year, $121 million extension that keeps him in Golden State through the 2026-27 season.

New Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the franchise through 2026-27, sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Butler is declining his 2025-26 player option for this new $121M deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

The Warriors building a new star-studded trio of Curry, Butler, and Draymond Green for the near future certainly makes things interesting in Golden State, but their championship window is very slim.

Butler is having his worst season since 2013-14, averaging just 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, but shooting a career-high 54% from the field. Knowing Butler will be in Golden State through the 2026-27 season gives the star plenty of time to get comfortable, but they still have limited time to make a title run.

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