The Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in a three-team deal amid ongoing tensions. Following Butler's request for a trade and multiple team grievances, including suspensions, Butler expressed his need to regain his joy in playing basketball. He stated his dissatisfaction with the team and suggested that it was time to move on. The trade, which also involved Josh Richardson going to the Pistons, brings to the Heat Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick, signaling a fresh start for all involved.
"I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball... wherever that may be, we'll find out here pretty soon, I want to get my joy back."
"We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team... Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team."
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