Blockbuster Jimmy Butler Trade This Summer Is What Miami Heat Insider “Expects”

Jimmy Butler, a standout for the Miami Heat, has been in the news a lot lately. The six-time All-Star recently made the audacious assertion that, with him healthy, the Heat would still be in the playoffs.

While that statement in itself is a contentious claim, to say the least, that’s not the only reason why Butler has been trending on social media recently. Right now, Butler has also grabbed the attention of experts and fans alike as his future in South Beach has been put into serious

Miami Heat News: Jimmy Butler Trade Imminent

According to Heat insider Wes Goldberg of The Ringer and RealGM, Butler has already played his last game for Miami. This is after the plugged-in reporter declared Butler’s imminent departure in the offseason:

For what it’s worth, Butler is under contract through 2026. However, he has a player option on his deal for the 2025-26 campaign, which means that he could enter free agency next summer.

The last thing Miami wants is for Butler to walk away for nothing next year, so it would be in their best interest to cash in on him now while they still can.

There have already been reports about the Heat and Butler negotiating a contract extension this summer, but you just know that the Pat Riley-led front office isn’t going to bend over backward to retain the services of their talisman.

It’s definitely going to be a very interesting offseason over in Miami, to say the least.