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Bam Adebayo: Heat were ‘kind of disconnected’ post-Jimmy Butler trade

Last year was an eye-opener for the Miami Heat, who finished the season 37-45, their worst record since the 2014-15 season. Practically the entire season was mired by either inconsistency, injury or drama — specifically involving former Heat wing and six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. Even after the Heat traded Butler to Golden State and got […]

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What’s gone wrong for the Miami Heat since the Jimmy Butler trade?

It was obvious the Miami Heat would have a drastically different look once they finally traded Jimmy Butler to the Warriors on February 5. The move signaled a shift in direction both on and off the court, and the early returns haven’t been promising. Offense Lacking a Focal Point The Heat’s offense currently ranks 23rd

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Heat’s playoff chances post-Jimmy Butler trade

The expectations for the 2024-25 Miami Heat’s postseason success drastically changed as soon as Jimmy Butler was traded. On February 5, Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors for a package that ultimately turned into Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson and a first-round draft pick. All three of the new additions that Miami

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Report: Heat could ‘abandon’ Suns if Jimmy Butler trade can’t be executed

We are now just over 48 hours until the 2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline, with the biggest domino waiting to fall being Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. It’s well-documented that his preferred destination is the Phoenix Suns, the only team that’s knowingly willing to give Butler–who owns a $52 million player option after this season–an extension.

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NBA trade rumors: Zach LaVine could be best outcome in any Jimmy Butler trade for the Heat

Jimmy Butler’s trade request is looking like it will be fulfilled by the Feb. 6. deadline. This messy divorce has created a cloud around everyone involved with the Miami Heat. And it could have potentially even impacted his legacy with the franchise. Butler, once viewed as a top-three player in Heat history to plenty of

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Report: Heat trying to minimize long-term money taken back in a Jimmy Butler trade

While Jimmy Butler’s trade request on Thursday may have opened up the theoretical market, there still has been difficulty from the Miami Heat to find a realistic suitor with a good asking price over 72 hours later. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Heat are doing their best to minimize any long-term salary being

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Report: Heat ‘don’t like their hand at all’ right now on Jimmy Butler trade market

Jimmy Butler does not want to be a member of the Miami Heat. His public trade request and then specific demands to be sent anywhere but Miami shortly after has put the entire franchise in a chokehold. Unfortunately for both parties involved, the Heat may not have seen the last of the aging star. Butler’s

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Bradley Beal

Report: Heat has ‘no desire’ to take back Bradley Beal’s contract in any Jimmy Butler trade

When Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler requested a trade after Thursday’s disappointing 13-point loss to the Indiana Pacers, Shams Charania’s report specifically stated that he was willing to play “anywhere other than Miami,” after reportedly having just four preferred trade destinations. One of those four–the Golden State Warriors–have reportedly taken themselves out of the mix

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