Miami Heat Receive: G/F Buddy Hield, F/C Daniel Theis, F/C Jalen Smith, G T.J. McConnell, 2024 First-Round Pick (IND), 2026 First-Round Pick (IND), 2028 First-Round Pick (IND), 2030 First-Round Pick (IND)
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Jimmy Butler
Of course, we had the same conversation when Butler joined the Heat.
The cultural fit was perfect. This Heat organization is known for prioritizing work. If you don’t have the ethic, you’re not going to play in Miami.
Butler has the ethic. This was a perfect match. Here’s the reality: we’re not saying that any of that was untrue in retrospect.
We’re simply suggesting that the relationship may be drawing to a natural conclusion. Butler and the Heat made an NBA Finals run together – this has not been a disappointment.
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On the other hand, this season has been one so far. The Heat may have hit their ceiling.
Is this the right way to reset?