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What Did The Heat Receive From The Warriors For Jimmy Butler? Andrew Wiggins Headlines Return Package

Anthony Pasciolla|
Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

After months of drama, the Miami Heat were able to finalize a deal sending Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors prior to the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline.

While the deal is not yet official, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that details the Heat's full return for the six-time All-Star. The Heat are receiving former No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins, guard Dennis Schroder, forward Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick.

UPDATE: Neither Schroder nor Anderson is headed to Miami, as the former is heading to the Utah Jazz while the latter is joining the Toronto Raptors. Instead, the Heat are reuniting with veteran forward P.J. Tucker via the Jazz. All reports from ESPN's Shams Charania.

UPDATE: "Miami is working through a resolution with Kyle Anderson -- Toronto portion fell through, sources said. He could stay or be moved. A massive deal with many moving parts," Charania reported.

In addition, the Warriors and Heat are sending Lindy Waters III and Josh Richardson to the Detroit Pistons, respectively.

The Heat were seemingly desperate to rid the roster of the headache Butler caused. Despite this likely panic, Miami team president Pat Riley and the front office were able to land a solid return. The headliner of the deal, Wiggins, is a one-time All-Star. He doesn't perform at that level, but is averaging 17.6 points and 4.6 rebounds on 44.4 percent shooting in 43 appearances for the Warriors this season.

Yes, Wiggins has money on the books until at least the 2026 season, but he is typically available and can contribute to win-now basketball.

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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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Anthony Pasciolla
ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com