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Warriors Fans React to Jimmy Butler's Viral Statement About Miami Heat

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler made a blunt statement on Thursday night.

Joey Linn

Dec 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
Dec 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the biggest name in NBA trade rumors this season, and that noise doesn’t look to be going away any time soon. Despite Heat president Pat Riley shutting down Butler trade rumors in an official statement shared by the team, the rumors have persisted.

In his most direct statement since the rumors began circulated, Butler told reporters on Thursday night that he just wants to find his joy again on the basketball court. When asked if that can happen in Miami, Butler answered, “Probably not.”

The six-time NBA All-Star's statement is going viral on social media.

The Golden State Warriors have been a team linked to Butler, and their fanbase has been reacting to his latest statement.

"I know a place where you’re welcome Jimmy… @Warriors," a Golden State fan posted on X.

"He’s a warrior," another fan wrote.

"Wiggins, Podz, GP2 and firsts buddy," a Warriors fan wrote, proposing a trade package for Butler.

"Jimmy Butler III, welcome to San Francisco and the Golden State Warriors," a fan added.

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Dec 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Other fans shared photoshopped images of Butler wearing a Warriors jersey alongside Steph Curry. While not all Warriors fans are in favor of adding Butler to the mix, many are intrigued by the idea of he and Curry joining forces in Golden State.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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