The Golden State Warriors made a splash at the trade deadline, acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Through four games with the Warriors, Butler is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals, helping Golden State go 3-1 in that span.

Let’s say, hypothetically, that Jovic keeps ascending and gets $15 million per year in restricted free agency in 2026. That would leave the Heat with about $28 million in space without factoring in a few cap holds and any draft picks this June or June of 2026.

For five years, Jimmy Butler helped deliver the Heat their first true run of prosperity in the post-LeBron James era, leading the team to on two different NBA Finals runs and another trip to Game 7 of the conference finals.