The Jimmy Butler Trade Proposal That Could Benefit Miami Heat

Miguel Mike Medina | Sep 18, 2024

Apr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) brings the ball up the court against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

There is speculation of Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors making a trade involving Jimmy Butler

The trade proposal became more interesting because the Atlanta Hawks are now in the mix for a three-team trade.

Who would benefit the most from this trade?

Here are the details:

-The Heat receive DeAndre Hunter, Jonathan Kuminga, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Moses Moody,and a 2025 first-round pick from the Warriors.

-The Warriors receive Butler and Pelle Larson. M

-The Hawks receive Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic, Kevin Looney, Gui Santos, a 2027 first-round pick from the Warriors, and a 2031 first-round pick from the Heat. 

It's tough to see Butler and Jovic go, but this is a solid trade for the Heat. They get younger, gain experience, and keep the core of Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. 

The young Kuminga has room to grow. He can earn more minutes in the Heat system. The sharp-shooting Bogdanovic brings experience. He averaged a career-high 16.9 points last season with the Hawks.

The 2025 draft pick could turn out to be anyone. The Heat front office has an eye for talent. They have drafted well lately in the middle of the first round. Adebayo was chosen No. 14 in 2017 while Herro was No. 13 in 2019.  

On paper, it looks like a win-win trade for the Heat. Just something interesting to look at during the season.

Miguel Mike Medina is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at medinamiguelmike@gmail.com

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