Overview

• The Heat sent Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Nets for a conditional 2026 second-round pick in a salary-shedding deal.
• One day later, Green posted on Threads that "internet experts" wanted Butler benched for Highsmith and said Miami traded Highsmith "for a bag of chips."
• Green also referenced the move on Instagram with "Look what you've done Jimbo," and Butler replied on his story that he had nothing to do with the trade.
• Butler’s midseason arrival coincided with the Warriors going 23-8 over their final 31 regular-season games to secure a playoff berth.
• The exchange remains online back-and-forth with no new roster or league action, and the Warriors and Heat are scheduled to meet on Nov. 19.