Jimmy Butler wanted out of Miami, both for validation and a contract extension, while the Warriors needed a co-star for Steph Curry after failing to lure Kevin Durant back.
The trade of Butler ends a two-month standoff between the disgruntled six-time All-Star forward and the Miami Heat.
Jimmy Butler has gotten his wish. He is being traded by the Miami Heat. The move comes days after Luka Donic moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the LA Lakers.