The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler went through a whole lot this year just to end up in the exact same place.

The Warriors have made their big splash. Golden State officially announced a blockbuster trade acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat while parting with Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and a protected first-round draft ...

Bill Simmons floated a LeBron-for-Jimmy Butler trade, and the money, fit, and timing make the idea harder to dismiss.

Defensive forward Draymond Green has already been ruled out, while Curry’s status remains uncertain due to a right ankle sprain. To make matters worse, Golden State announced its latest injury report, adding Butler to the growing list of concerns (h/t Anthony Slater of ESPN).

Bill Simmons has never been afraid to throw a grenade into NBA discourse, but his latest idea raised eyebrows even by his standards. The longtime sportswriter and analyst floated a straight-up trade b