Jimmy Butler’s action after the Heat game is causing reactions
Jimmy Butler made his second return to South Beach on Wednesday since being traded Miami Heat that the Golden State Warriorsand it seems the old wounds haven’t fully healed for the veteran striker.
Butler had a rocky outing with the Heat, primarily because of his negative perception of the team’s treatment of him. He also memorably said that he had lost the joy of playing. He was shipped to the Warriors in February. It was an ugly divorce, as Butler was well-liked in Miami.
He sat out the game against the Heat at the Kaseia Center because of a back problem. Miami won, 110-96, with Golden State is also missing Stephen CurryDraymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga due to various injuries.
After the competition, Butler he didn’t handle it with the Heat and went straight to the locker room, as shown in a video posted by ClutchPoint’s Zach Weinberger.
Jimmy Butler leaves the court right after the buzzer as the Heat beat the undermanned Warriors, 110-96. #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/4EVc3UKZ6v
— Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) November 20, 2025
Fans had mixed reactions to the 36-year-old Butler’s move.
“Call me old school, but I never liked hanging out with the other team anyway,” he said @AfterBurn305.
“And he said he had nothing to do with the players,” he added @rafluispadpad.
“LMAO, he’s like a little kid. At least say goodbye to your old teammates,” suggested @Otovn18.
“I’ll always appreciate what he’s done for us, but he’s such a cornball, man.” wrote @amrat_25.
“Poor, poor, Jimmy. It’s all right, he won’t have a legacy anywhere, and he’ll only have himself to blame,” commented @UNRmaniac2.
Butler played five and a half seasons with the Heat, helping them to two NBA Finals appearances.
The Warriors fell to 9-8 and remained winless on the road. Meanwhile, the Heat improved to 9-6, including 7-1 at home.
2025-11-20 06:38:00
