On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Heat traded Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round selection. The move is part of Miami’s effort to keep costs down while repositioning the team for the future after losing Butler, who had been central to their playoff runs in recent years.

The Golden State Warriors have their new big three in place, as they acquired Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Miami Heat midway through the 2024-25 campaign, pairing him up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.