The Warriors on Feb. 5 sent a protected 2025 first-round pick and four players — Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and Lindy Waters III — to various destinations in the complicated, multi-team deal that brought Butler to the Bay from Miami. Golden State signed Butler to a two-year, $121 million contract extension through 2027.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, and Jimmy Butler appeared to send a subtle message to the Miami Heat after his team’s win. Jimmy Butler is thriving with the Golden State Warriors,

ESPN's Jay Williams had high praise for Butler following his performance. "He isn't just a star. He's the best technician teammate in the NBA," Williams said. "It's not just about scoring. He orchestrates winning and he impacts the game. In clutch time, he outscored Houston by himself."