Miami Heat Fans Uncover Fascinating Viral Jimmy Butler Trade Theory

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler's (22) looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images | Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s hair is naturally black.

However, the veteran All-Star’s head has instead resembled a rainbow throughout the season, with him dying his hair blonde, blue, and red in the early going.

What we all believed was a simple fashion decision may have actually been far more complex—and deliberate.

X user @HeatCulture13 theorized Butler’s hair choices correspond with the three teams he reportedly wants to join via trade. The Dallas Mavericks wear blue, and the Houston Rockets’ primary color is red. As for the blonde, the yellow connects to the Golden State Warriors.

The theory quickly went viral, with over 32,000 views as of publication.

Teams interested in Jimmy Butler:

Mavs (blue)
Rockets (red)
Warriors (yellow)

What if Jimmy was sending us messages all season long with his Hair color choices? 😳😭 pic.twitter.com/GkIT1o4REQ

— Emo Jimmy (@HeatCulture13) December 10, 2024

“I may have just started a major [Jimmy] conspiracy based off hair color by joking around,” the user wrote. 

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday the Heat could listen to trade offers. Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has “indicated in league circles” that the All-Star is open to playing for those three Western Conference contenders.

As of publication, Butler hadn’t publicly addressed the trade rumors. However, he posted three songs on his Instagram story Tuesday morning: “I Need a Dollar” by Aloe Blacc, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye, and “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” by the Black Pumas. 

Butler declined to speak to reporters Tuesday. 

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Jake Elman works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jakeelman97@gmail.com or follow him on X @JakeElman97.