Revisiting the Jimmy Butler Trade: Did the Miami Heat Get Enough?

Miami Heat brace for Jimmy Butler’s emotional return as they host the Golden State Warriors—does the fallout from last summer’s blockbuster trade still linger? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate Butler’s impact, locker room dynamics, and how the franchise is reshaping itself after moving on from its former superstar. Is the Warriors’ latest roster built for a playoff charge, or do the Heat’s new additions tilt the balance?

Key talking points include Bam Adebayo’s injury status, Tyler Herro’s expanded role, and the on-court implications of Miami’s trade for Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Casparis Yakotonas, and Norman Powell. The hosts break down fan reactions, anticipated matchups between Steph Curry and the Heat’s revamped rotation, and whether Miami truly “won” the Butler trade. Will this reunion spark fireworks on the court—or has South Florida already moved on?

0:00 – Setting Stage for Butler vs Heat

10:30 – Butler Trade Retrospective

24:57 – Game Matchup Breakdown

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