The Miami Heat found themselves in a tricky spot entering the 2024-25 NBA season, as they did not agree to terms on a new contract for star Jimmy Butler and were hoping he’d play out the remainder of his deal without issue. However, it ended up being the tale of the season for the Heat, as Butler eventually got his way out via a trade with the Golden State Warriors.
While Butler helped turn the Warriors’ season around, they fell in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After his performance there, Heat legend Dwyane Wade called out Butler for his lack of production, backing up Pat Riley’s decision not to pay him. On the topic of that feud, ex-Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons chimed in on the situation.
“[Jimmy Butler]’s had some drama everywhere he’s gone. I think Pat Riley just had enough of it,” Parsons shared on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back. “I think it was more personal than his actual basketball [production].”
Parsons also added that he thinks the Warriors “fleeced” the Heat in the trade, even if Butler isn’t the player he used to be. In a deal that involved five teams, Golden State parted ways with Dennis Schroder, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, Andrew Wiggins, a 2025 1st, and a 2031 2nd.
Given what the Warriors and the rest of the NBA are seeing out of the Oklahoma City Thunder these playoffs, it’s clear that Golden State will have to add more talent around Butler and Steph Curry if they want to try for another championship. And for the Heat, time will tell if their decision to move off Butler will pay off if they can get another star to South Beach.
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