Meta Description: The 2025 NBA trade deadline saw Jimmy Butler land with the Warriors, while Kevin Durant remains with the Suns. Get the latest updates, rumors, and reactions here.
NBA Trade Deadline 2025: Jimmy Butler’s Move to Golden State Dominates Headlines
The 2025 NBA trade deadline has reshaped the NBA landscape with several high-profile moves, none more impactful than Jimmy Butler’s trade to the Golden State Warriors1. After expressing his desire to leave Miami, Butler is now set to join forces with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, forming a potentially dominant trio in the Bay Area67.
Butler’s Extension and the Warriors’ Shifting Focus
Butler has agreed to a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season67. This move comes after reports that Kevin Durant was not interested in returning to Golden State, leading the Warriors to shift their focus to Butler47. The Heat receive Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick in exchange for Butler6. Schroder is expected to be rerouted to the Utah Jazz, and Anderson to the Toronto Raptors6.
Other Key Trades and Deadline Buzz
The trade deadline also saw other significant moves. Luka Dončić is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, with Anthony Davis heading to the Dallas Mavericks1911. De’Aaron Fox is teaming up with Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs, while Zach LaVine has reunited with DeMar DeRozan on the Sacramento Kings19. The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Khris Middleton27. The Sacramento Kings also acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Wizards57.
The Deadline’s Impact and Future Outlook
With the trade deadline set at 3 p.m. ET on February 6th, these moves have already altered the league’s present and future135. Teams are scrambling to finalize deals, and the coming days will reveal the full impact of these changes7.
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