The rumors around Jimmy Butler’s trade have recently become one of the most exciting prospects in the NBA. With the trade window deadline of February 6 approaching fast, the tensions are swelling rapidly. Now, it is known that Butler had already requested a trade to the Heat. Unfortunately, several teams have already been ruled out due to contract status. While the dilemma continues, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gave a fresh take on the matter.
As per Green, the relationship between the Heat and Butler has deteriorated significantly. In fact, it has gone way too far to be repaired at the moment.
“I could see two things happening. I could see Pat Riley sending Jimmy Butler to an organization that he absolutely hates, that’s garbage, I could also see Pat Riley saying, ‘Hey, go home for the rest of the year. Just go home. We’ll pay you, that’s fine. We’re not trading you anywhere.’ I could see that scenario as well. The scenario I don’t see, I don’t see it just playing out with Jimmy back in the good graces with them and Jimmy just being who Jimmy is. I don’t see that. I think it’s too far past gone,” said Green.
Surely, Draymond Green has a point here. After Butler’s wishes for a trade were made public, the franchise put him on a seven-game suspension. Such an act further broadened the dent between the two. Meanwhile, this was not the only issue Green expressed his opinions about. Recently, he also lashed out at the referee for a controversial technical foul.
Draymond Green Unhappy With Technical Foul Call
Back on January 5, 2025, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors secured a 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. However, things quickly turned bitter for Green as he accumulated several fouls during the course of the game. However, Green was not satisfied with the fouls called on him.
“No, but it’s Draymond Green; that’s why it’s a flagrant foul. You know, it’s ironic? I said, uh, JK, clean elbow to the head. Boom! I said, wow, that’s a review. and I said, if I blow on someone, y’all review it. He’s like, aw! And there you have it. Who’s surprised? I got a tech for Sam, boom! I say boom every time I make three. and I got a tech saying boom,” said Green, lashing out at the referees.
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On his technical: “When did (the referees) become so above the law that you can’t say ‘Boom!’” pic.twitter.com/dKtiWHzjsY
Thus, Draymond Green is not the one to hide his feelings and expressions. While his comments on Jimmy Butler look quite interesting, it remains to be seen how things will pan out for the Miami Heat star in the future.
