The NBA saw multiple trades prior to the deadline that changed the league. While the Luka Doncic trade was the biggest one, the Golden State Warriors have seen the benefits of landing Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.

The Miami Heat have seen their season fall off a cliff in the weeks since they traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Miami currently sits ten games under .500 after their most recent loss to the New York Knicks and their schedule doesn’t get any easier from here Meanwhile,

Theo Pinson puts Miami Heat president Pat Riley in company with Nico Harrison of the Dallas Mavericks for the worst trade this season

Second, Butler often alienates himself from teams after disagreeing with management. He and the Dubs are still very much in the honeymoon phase, although the eventual reality of his track record is a constant threat, and at a point, the Warriors might have to walk on eggshells. For now, it seems like the Butler gamble has been worth it so far.