Jimmy Butler
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Jimmy Butler
| image = Jimmy Butler (cropped).jpg
| caption = Butler with the Miami Heat in 2020
| number = 10
| team = Golden State Warriors
| position = Small forward
| league = NBA
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|9|14}}
| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| weight_lbs = 230
| highschool = Tomball (Tomball, Texas)
| college =
| draft_year = 2011
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 30
| draft_team = Chicago Bulls
| career_start = 2011
| career_end =
| years1 = {{nbay|2011|start}}–{{nbay|2016|end}}
| team1 = Chicago Bulls
| years2 = {{nbay|2017|start}}–{{nbay|2018|start}}
| team2 = Minnesota Timberwolves
| years3 = {{nbay|2018|full=y}}
| team3 = Philadelphia 76ers
| years4 = {{nbay|2019|start}}–{{nbay|2024|end}}
| team4 = Miami Heat
| years5 = {{nbay|2024|end}}–present
| team5 = Golden State Warriors
| highlights =
- 6× NBA All-Star ({{nasg|2015}}–{{nasg|2018}}, {{nasg|2020}}, {{nasg|2022}})
- All-NBA Second Team ({{nbay|2022|end}})
- 4× All-NBA Third Team ({{nbay|2016|end}}, {{nbay|2017|end}}, {{nbay|2019|end}}, {{nbay|2020|end}})
- 5× NBA All-Defensive Second Team ({{nbay|2013|end}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}, {{nbay|2017|end}}, {{nbay|2020|end}})
- NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2023)
- NBA Most Improved Player ({{nbay|2014|end}})
- NBA steals leader (2021)
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport|Men's basketball}}
{{MedalCountry|the {{bk|USA}}}}
{{MedalOlympic}}
{{MedalGold|2016 Rio de Janeiro|Team}}
}}
Jimmy Butler III (born September 14, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets", he is a six-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. He won a gold medal as a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.
Butler played one year of college basketball for Tyler Junior College before transferring to Marquette University. He was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. In 2015, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017, and was then again traded in November 2018, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. In July 2019, he signed with the Miami Heat. During his first season with the team, Butler reached the NBA Finals. In 2021, he led the league in steals. In 2023, Butler and the eighth-seeded Heat played in the 2023 NBA Finals, their second appearance in four years.{{cite magazine |last1=Thomas |first1=Louisa |title=The Legend of Playoff Jimmy |url=https://www.newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/the-legend-of-playoff-jimmy |magazine=The New Yorker |access-date=April 20, 2024 |date=April 13, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Bailey |first1=Andy |title=Ranking the Top 50 NBA Playoff Performers of All Time |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10124068-ranking-the-top-50-nba-playoff-performers-of-all-time |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=June 22, 2024 |date=June 18, 2024}} Amidst conflicts with the Heat's front office, Butler was traded to the Warriors in 2025.{{cite web |title=The Jimmy Butler era in Miami was special despite rocky ending |url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-makes-miami-return |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 25, 2025 |date=March 25, 2025 }}
Early life
Butler was born in Houston on September 14, 1989.{{Cite web|url=https://bolavip.com/en/sports/top-25-highest-paid-us-athletes-20220218-0014.html|title=The top 25 highest-paid US athletes|website=Bolavip US|date=February 21, 2022|access-date=May 31, 2022|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411070305/https://bolavip.com/en/sports/top-25-highest-paid-us-athletes-20220218-0014.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01.html|title=Jimmy Butler Stats|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=May 31, 2022|archive-date=April 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423102042/http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01.html|url-status=live}} His father, Jimmy Butler Jr., left the family when Butler was an infant. When he was 13 years old and living in the Houston suburb of Tomball, his mother kicked him out of the house. As Butler remembered it in a 2011 interview, she told him, "I don't like the look of you. You gotta go." He moved between the homes of various friends, staying for a few weeks at a time before moving to another house.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2011/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=Butler-110618 |title=Jimmy Butler finds a new home, hope |first=Chad |last=Ford |work=ESPN.com |date=June 18, 2011 |access-date=June 23, 2011 |archive-date=June 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622012017/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=Butler-110618 |url-status=live}} Butler maintains a relationship with his parents, saying, "I don't hold grudges. I still talk to my family. My mom. My father. We love each other. That's never going to change."{{cite web |last1=Dorsey |first1=Patrick |title=The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler reportedly took out his car's rearview mirror as a reminder to never look back |url=http://m.espn.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=4152896&id=13927339&src=desktop |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 30, 2022 |date=October 19, 2015 |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125020634/http://m.espn.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=4152896&id=13927339&src=desktop |url-status=live}}{{cite web| url=http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/November-2015/Jimmy-Butler/| title=It's good to be Jimmy Butler| access-date=January 25, 2017| website=chicagomag.com| author=Bryan Smith| date=October 19, 2015| archive-date=May 3, 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503053041/https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/November-2015/Jimmy-Butler/| url-status=live}}
In a summer basketball league before his senior year at Tomball High School, he was noticed by Jordan Leslie, a freshman football and basketball player at the school, who challenged him to a three-point shooting contest. The two became friends, and Butler stayed at Leslie's house for a few months, Leslie's mother and stepfather had six other children between them. Butler would later say, "They accepted me into their family. And it wasn't because of basketball. She [Michelle Lambert, Leslie's mother] was just very loving. She just did stuff like that. I couldn't believe it."
As a junior at Tomball High, Butler averaged 10 points per game. As a senior and team captain in 2006–07, Butler averaged 19.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game and was subsequently voted his team's most valuable player.
Butler was not recruited coming out of high school and chose to attend Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.
College career
After his freshman season at Tyler Junior College, where he had averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, Butler received interest from Division I programs. Considered a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com,{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Jimmy-Butler-60398/?Institution=23660|title=Jimmy Butler, Tyler J.C. Apaches, Small Forward|website=247Sports.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=May 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519042651/https://247sports.com/Player/Jimmy-Butler-60398?Institution=23660|url-status=live}} he was listed as the no. 127 junior college prospect in 2008.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2008-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=JuniorCollege|title=2008 Top Basketball Recruits|website=247Sports.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=April 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422212349/http://247sports.com/Season/2008-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=JuniorCollege|url-status=live}}
Butler accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Marquette, where, as a sophomore in the 2008–09 season, he averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game and recorded a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. He moved into the starting lineup as a junior during the 2009–10 season to average 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and received All-Big East Honorable Mention honors. Butler had two game-winning shots versus UConn and St. John's, to help Marquette finish 11–7 in the Big East and earn its fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. As a senior in 2010–11, he averaged 15.7 points per game and received All-Big East Honorable Mention for the second straight year.
Professional career
=Chicago Bulls (2011–2017)=
==2011–2014: early years and first All-Defensive selection==
Butler was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|last=Friedell|first=Nick|url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6698606|title=Bulls get Nikola Mirotic, Jimmy Butler|work=ESPN.com|date=June 24, 2011|access-date=November 15, 2018|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621093544/http://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6698606|url-status=live}} He played 42 games during the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/players/jimmy/butler/202710|title=Jimmy Butler stats, details, videos, and news|work=NBA.com|access-date=November 15, 2018|archive-date=November 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114182427/http://www.nba.com/players/jimmy/butler/202710|url-status=live}} The following season, he played all 82 games for the Bulls. Butler played limited minutes to begin the 2012–13 season. His minutes increased over the second half of the season and he started in all 12 playoff games.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01/gamelog/2013/|title=Jimmy Butler 2012-13 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=November 15, 2018|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116043257/https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01/gamelog/2013/|url-status=live}} In an April 9, 2013, regular season game, Butler scored a then career-high 28 points in a 101–98 loss against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20130409/TORCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Notebook: Raptors 101, Bulls 98|work=NBA.com|date=April 9, 2013|access-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515051507/http://www.nba.com/games/20130409/TORCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=May 15, 2018|url-status=dead}} Two days later, he recorded his first NBA double-double game with 22 points and a then career-high 14 rebounds against the New York Knicks.
In the 2013–14 season, Butler missed 15 games due to injury, he played in 67 games. He averaged a career-high 38.7 minutes per game, which ranked first in the NBA. He scored a season-high 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 30. He set a franchise record when he played 60:20 in a triple-overtime game against the Orlando Magic on January 15 and finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists. At the season's end, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/noah-butler-named-nba-all-defensive-teams|title=NOAH, BUTLER NAMED TO NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAMS|work=NBA.com|date=June 2, 2014|access-date=November 15, 2018|archive-date=November 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116002051/https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/noah-butler-named-nba-all-defensive-teams|url-status=live}}
==2014–2016: Most Improved Player and first All-Star selections==
File:JimmyButler.jpeg game against the Cleveland Cavaliers]]
On November 25, 2014, Butler tied a career high with 32 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20789/thibodeau-incredible-butler-is-a-star|title=Thibodeau: 'Incredible' Butler is a star|website=ESPN|date=November 26, 2014|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=December 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211023006/http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20789/thibodeau-incredible-butler-is-a-star|url-status=live}} On December 3, 2014, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in October/November.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-named-kia-nba-eastern-conference-player-month|title=Jimmy Butler named Kia NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=April 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422144614/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-named-kia-nba-eastern-conference-player-month|url-status=live}} He set a new career high of 35 points in a 103–97 win over the New York Knicks on December 18.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20141218/NYKCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Knicks at Bulls|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230033336/http://www.nba.com/games/20141218/NYKCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=December 30, 2014|url-status=dead}} On January 29, 2015, Butler was named a reserve for the Eastern Conference in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/butler-named-eastern-conference-all-star-reserve|title=Butler named Eastern Conference All-Star reserve|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=October 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029173552/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/butler-named-eastern-conference-all-star-reserve|url-status=live}} On March 2, 2015, he was ruled out for three to six weeks with a left elbow injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-injury-update|title=Chicago Bulls News Headlines|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812094127/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-injury-update|archive-date=August 12, 2016|url-status=dead}} He returned to play on March 23 against the Charlotte Hornets, recording 19 points and 9 rebounds in a 98–86 win.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150323/CHACHI/gameinfo.html|title=Hornets at Bulls|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821082644/http://www.nba.com/games/20150323/CHACHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=August 21, 2016|url-status=dead}}
On April 20, Butler set a playoff career high for the second straight game, scoring 31 points in the Bulls' 91–82 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to take a 2–0 lead in their first-round series.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Keio9F1TQ| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/h4Keio9F1TQ| archive-date=November 7, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Jimmy Butler Scores Playoff Career High 31-points in Game 2|date=April 20, 2015|website=YouTube.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} On April 25, Butler again set a playoff career high with 33 points, in a Bulls' 92–90 loss to the Bucks, holding their series lead to 3–2.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400790946 |title=Jerryd Bayless buzzer-beater helps Bucks stay alive vs. Bulls |website=ESPN |date=April 26, 2015 |access-date=July 1, 2015 |archive-date=July 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703032037/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400790946 |url-status=live}} They went on to win game 6 of the series, moving them onto the conference semifinals where they lost 4–2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On May 7, he was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Improved Player and became the first player in franchise history to win the award.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-most-improved-player-award|title=Jimmy Butler named Kia NBA Most Improved Player|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310114140/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jimmy-butler-most-improved-player-award|url-status=live}}
On July 9, 2015, Butler re-signed with the Bulls to a five-year, $95 million contract. The deal included a player option for the fifth year.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/bulls-sign-jimmy-butler|title=Bulls sign Jimmy Butler|work=NBA.com|date=July 9, 2015|access-date=July 11, 2015|archive-date=July 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711222514/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/bulls-sign-jimmy-butler|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13181943/jimmy-butler-chicago-bulls-agree-five-year-90-million-deal |title=Jimmy Butler staying in Chicago |first=Brian |last=Windhorst |website=ESPN |date=July 1, 2015 |access-date=July 1, 2015 |archive-date=July 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702073436/http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13181943/jimmy-butler-chicago-bulls-agree-five-year-90-million-deal |url-status=live}} On December 9, he scored a then career-high 36 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151209/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html|title=Thomas carries Boston to 105-100 win over Chicago|work=NBA.com|date=December 9, 2015|access-date=December 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209202505/http://www.nba.com/games/20151209/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html|archive-date=December 9, 2015|url-status=dead}} He topped that mark with 43 points on December 18 in a 147–144 quadruple overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151218/DETCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Drummond leads way, Pistons beat Bulls 147-144 in 4 OT|work=NBA.com|date=December 18, 2015|access-date=December 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220053332/http://www.nba.com/games/20151218/DETCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=December 20, 2015|url-status=dead}} On January 3, Butler broke Michael Jordan's team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Bulls to a 115–113 win over the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160103/CHITOR/gameinfo.html|title=Butler tops Jordan Bulls record with 40 points in half|work=NBA.com|date=January 3, 2016|access-date=January 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103192312/http://www.nba.com/games/20160103/CHITOR/gameinfo.html|archive-date=January 3, 2016|url-status=dead}} Two days later, he recorded 32 points and a then season-high 10 assists in a 117–106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160105/MILCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Butler scores 32 points to lead Bulls over Bucks, 117-106|work=NBA.com|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107042038/http://www.nba.com/games/20160105/MILCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=January 7, 2016|url-status=dead}} On January 14, he scored a career-high 53 points in a 115–111 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler had 10 rebounds and six assists while making 15-of-30 field goals and 21-of-25 free throws to help the Bulls end a three-game losing streak. He became the first Bulls player to score 50 points since Jamal Crawford in 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160114/CHIPHI/gameinfo.html|title=Butler scores career-high 53 to lead Bulls over 76ers in OT|work=NBA.com|date=January 14, 2016|access-date=January 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113022039/http://www.nba.com/games/20160114/CHIPHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=January 13, 2016|url-status=dead}}
On February 5, Butler suffered a left knee strain in a game against the Denver Nuggets{{cite web|last=Friedell|first=Nick|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/14740538/chicago-bulls-coach-fred-hoiberg-unsure-jimmy-butler-return-left-knee-strain|title=Knee strain to keep Jimmy Butler out against Hornets|website=ESPN|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 9, 2016|archive-date=February 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210073849/http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14740538/chicago-bulls-coach-fred-hoiberg-unsure-jimmy-butler-return-left-knee-strain|url-status=live}} and missed around four weeks.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/jimmy-butler-injury-update-0208|title=JIMMY BUTLER INJURY UPDATE|work=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2016|access-date=February 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210093204/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/jimmy-butler-injury-update-0208|archive-date=February 10, 2016|url-status=dead}} He was voted to play in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, but the injury forced him to drop out, and he was subsequently replaced by teammate Pau Gasol.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/pau-gasol-replaces-jimmy-butler-all-star-game-0|title=PAU GASOL REPLACES JIMMY BUTLER IN ALL-STAR GAME|work=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2016|access-date=February 12, 2016|archive-date=February 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213015259/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/pau-gasol-replaces-jimmy-butler-all-star-game-0|url-status=live}} Butler missed 11 games with the knee injury, returning to action for the Bulls on March 5, against the Houston Rockets. In 34 minutes of playing, he recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in a 108–100 win, helping the Bulls break a four-game losing streak.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160305/HOUCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Gasol, Butler lead Bulls over Rockets, 108-100|work=NBA.com|date=March 5, 2016|access-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305181818/http://www.nba.com/games/20160305/HOUCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead}} He returned to the sidelines on March 7, for the team's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to back soreness and swelling in his left knee.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160307/MILCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Butler sits with knee soreness while Bulls beat Bucks 100-90|work=NBA.com|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=March 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308054234/http://www.nba.com/games/20160307/MILCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 8, 2016|url-status=dead}} After a three-game absence, he returned to play on March 14 against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160314/CHITOR/gameinfo.html|title=Bulls win ninth straight against Raptors, 109-107|work=NBA.com|date=March 14, 2016|access-date=March 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315140659/http://www.nba.com/games/20160314/CHITOR/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 15, 2016|url-status=dead}} On April 2, he recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points and career highs of 17 rebounds and 12 assists in a 94–90 loss to the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160402/DETCHI/gameinfo.html|title=Jackson, Harris lift Pistons over Bulls 94-90|work=NBA.com|date=April 2, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404060638/http://www.nba.com/games/20160402/DETCHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=April 4, 2016|url-status=dead}} In the Bulls' season finale on April 13, Butler recorded his second career triple-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 115–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160413/PHICHI/gameinfo.html|title=Bulls wipe out big early deficit, pound 76ers 115-105|work=NBA.com|date=April 13, 2016|access-date=April 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414041144/http://www.nba.com/games/20160413/PHICHI/gameinfo.html|archive-date=April 14, 2016|url-status=dead}}
==2016–2017: first All-NBA selection==
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In the Bulls' season opener on October 27, Butler scored a team-high 24 points in a 105–99 win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899422|title=Wade scores 22 in Chicago debut, Bulls beat Celtics 105-99|work=ESPN.com|date=October 27, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2016|archive-date=October 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028152614/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899422|url-status=live}} On November 9, he scored 39-points in a 115–107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899561|title=Sefolosha, Howard spark Hawks to 115-107 win over Bulls|work=ESPN.com|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=November 10, 2016|archive-date=November 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111030223/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899561|url-status=live}} Three days later, he scored 37 points, made all 14 of his free throws, had eight rebounds and a season-high nine assists in a 106–95 win over the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899583|title=Butler scores 37, Bulls beat Wizards 106-95|work=ESPN.com|date=November 12, 2016|access-date=November 13, 2016|archive-date=November 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113175700/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899583|url-status=live}} On November 20, he scored a season-high 40 points in a 118–110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899648|title=Jimmy Butler's 40 points boost Bulls past Lakers, 118-110|work=ESPN.com|date=November 20, 2016|access-date=November 20, 2016|archive-date=November 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121174344/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899648|url-status=live}} The following day, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, November 14 through Sunday, November 20.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2016/11/21/players-week-jimmy-butler-anthony-davis|title=Bulls' Jimmy Butler, Pelicans' Anthony Davis named Players of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=November 21, 2016|access-date=November 23, 2016|archive-date=November 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122074818/http://www.nba.com/article/2016/11/21/players-week-jimmy-butler-anthony-davis|url-status=live}} On December 28, he matched his season-high with 40 points, he hit a 20-footer at the buzzer, scored nine points in the final 2{{frac|2}} minutes, and made all 11 of his free throws, to give the Bulls a 101–99 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Butler ended with 11 rebounds as the Bulls overcame a seven-point deficit in the final three minutes.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899922|title=Butler scores 40, buzzer-beater lifts Bulls over Nets 101-99|work=ESPN.com|date=December 28, 2016|access-date=December 28, 2016|archive-date=December 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229124619/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899922|url-status=live}}
On January 2, 2017, Butler scored 52 points in a 118–111 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He was a point shy of his career high and scored 20 points in the first half and 17 in the game's final four minutes. He had 12 rebounds and six assists while shooting 21-of-22 from the free-throw line.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899416|title=Butler has 52 to help Bulls top Walker, Hornets|work=ESPN.com|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=January 3, 2017|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103235939/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899416|url-status=live}} On January 7, he hit the 40-point mark for the third time in six games, finishing with 42 points in a 123–118 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899975|title=Butler scores 42, Bulls rally to beat Raptors 123-118 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=January 7, 2017|access-date=January 7, 2017|archive-date=January 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108190229/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899975|url-status=live}} Two days later, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/09/jimmy-butler-stephen-curry-players-week|title=Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry named Players of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-date=January 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110053535/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/09/jimmy-butler-stephen-curry-players-week|url-status=live}} On January 19, Butler was named a starter on the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/19/familiar-names-and-some-new-ones-highlight-all-star-starters|title=Curry, Durant and four first-time starters highlight starting lineups for NBA All-Star 2017|work=NBA.com|date=January 19, 2017|access-date=January 19, 2017|archive-date=January 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120014006/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/19/familiar-names-and-some-new-ones-highlight-all-star-starters|url-status=live}} After questioning the desire of the team's younger players following a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on January 25, Butler was fined and held out of the starting lineup against the Miami Heat on January 27. He finished with three points on 1-for-13 shooting.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900121|title=Goran Dragic leads Heat to 6th straight, 100-88 over Bulls|work=ESPN.com|date=January 27, 2017|access-date=January 27, 2017|archive-date=January 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128071154/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900121|url-status=live}} On February 25, 2017, he recorded his third career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 117–99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900277|title=Bulls take advantage of James' absence, beat Cavs 117-99|work=ESPN.com|date=February 25, 2017|access-date=February 26, 2017|archive-date=February 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226122547/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900277|url-status=live}} On March 26, 2017, he had 20 points and a then career-high 14 assists in a 109–94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900485|title=Butler did it: Bulls pull away for 109-94 win over Bucks|work=ESPN.com|date=March 26, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2017|archive-date=March 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327002732/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900485|url-status=live}} On April 6, 2017, he recorded his fourth career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 102–90 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=K.C.|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-jimmy-butler-triple-double-bulls-spt-0407-20170406-story.html|title=Jimmy Butler's triple-double leads the way for Bulls over 76ers|work=ChicagoTribune.com|date=April 6, 2017|access-date=April 6, 2017|archive-date=April 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407051224/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-jimmy-butler-triple-double-bulls-spt-0407-20170406-story.html|url-status=live}}
=Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2018)=
On June 22, 2017, Butler was traded, along with the rights to Justin Patton (the 16th pick in the 2017 NBA draft), to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the rights to Lauri Markkanen (the seventh pick in the 2017 NBA draft).{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-acquire-three-time-nba-all-star-and-2016-17-all-nba-third-team-selection-jimmy-butler|title=TIMBERWOLVES ACQUIRE THREE-TIME NBA ALL-STAR AND 2016-17 ALL-NBA THIRD TEAM SELECTION JIMMY BUTLER|work=NBA.com|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=June 22, 2017|archive-date=June 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627185201/http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-acquire-three-time-nba-all-star-and-2016-17-all-nba-third-team-selection-jimmy-butler/|url-status=live}} In his debut for the Timberwolves in their season opener on October 18, Butler scored 12 points in a 107–99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974440|title=Aldridge's double-double leads Spurs by Timberwolves, 107-99|work=ESPN.com|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129060121/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974440|url-status=live}} On December 3, he scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' 112–106 win over Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975087|title=Butler scores 33 points, T-Wolves outlast Clippers 112-106|work=ESPN.com|date=December 3, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2017|archive-date=December 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204223032/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975087|url-status=live}} On December 12, he scored 38 points in a 118–112 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975152|title=Embiid scores 28 in return as Sixers top Wolves, 118-112|work=ESPN.com|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213142430/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975152|url-status=live}} On December 18, he scored 37 points in a 108–107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975197|title=Butler's 37 points spur Wolves rally past Blazers, 108-107|work=ESPN.com|date=December 18, 2017|access-date=December 19, 2017|archive-date=December 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051302/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975197|url-status=live}} On December 27, Butler scored 12 of Minnesota's 14 points in overtime and finished with a season-high 39 points in a 128–125 win over the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975256|title=Butler's 39 points lift Wolves past Nuggets, 128-125 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=December 27, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228172648/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975256|url-status=live}}
On January 23, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/jimmy-butler-and-karl-anthony-towns-named-nba-western-conference-all-stars|title=JIMMY BUTLER AND KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS NAMED NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STARS|work=NBA.com|date=January 23, 2018|access-date=January 23, 2018|archive-date=October 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004000558/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/jimmy-butler-and-karl-anthony-towns-named-nba-western-conference-all-stars|url-status=live}} On February 9, in his return to Chicago, Butler scored 38 points in a 114–113 loss to the Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975568|title=LaVine scores 35, Bulls beat Butler, Timberwolves 114-113|work=ESPN.com|date=February 9, 2018|access-date=February 10, 2018|archive-date=February 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210184624/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975568|url-status=live}} Butler chose to not play in the All-Star Game, prioritizing the stretch run of the season and thought the rest would benefit him.{{cite web|last=Barnewall|first=Chris|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-why-isnt-jimmy-butler-playing/|title=NBA All-Star Game 2018: Why didn't Jimmy Butler play?|work=cbssports.com|date=February 19, 2018|access-date=February 23, 2018|archive-date=February 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224113818/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-why-isnt-jimmy-butler-playing/|url-status=live}} In the Timberwolves' first game after the All-Star break, on February 23 against the Houston Rockets, Butler left the game late in the third quarter with a right knee injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975623|title=Butler hurt as Rockets beat Wolves for 11th straight win|work=ESPN.com|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=February 23, 2018|archive-date=February 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224114713/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975623|url-status=live}} Two days later, he underwent meniscus surgery and was ruled out indefinitely.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/jimmy-butler-undergoes-successful-surgery-right-knee|title=Jimmy Butler Undergoes Successful Surgery on Right Knee|work=NBA.com|date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2018|archive-date=February 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226012021/http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/jimmy-butler-undergoes-successful-surgery-right-knee|url-status=live}} Butler returned to play on April 6, and scored 18 points in a 113–96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975936|title=Butler returns as Wolves beat Lakers 113-96|work=ESPN.com|date=April 6, 2018|access-date=April 7, 2018|archive-date=April 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407184242/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975936|url-status=live}} In game 3 of the Timberwolves' first-round playoff series against the Rockets, Butler made four 3-pointers among his 28 points in a 121–105 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029418|title=Butler, Towns lead T-wolves past Rockets 121-105 in Game 3|work=ESPN.com|date=April 21, 2018|access-date=April 21, 2018|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409005733/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029418|url-status=live}} The Timberwolves went on to lose the series in five games.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029423|title=Capela scores 26; Rockets eliminate Wolves with 122-104 win|work=ESPN.com|date=April 25, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2018|archive-date=April 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426133838/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029423|url-status=live}}
Shortly before training camp in 2018, Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25257800/jimmy-butler-trade-philadelphia-completed|title=It's done: Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completed|work=ESPN.com|date=November 12, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018|quote=He told the Timberwolves shortly before training camp that he wanted to be moved...|archive-date=November 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113031054/http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25257800/jimmy-butler-trade-philadelphia-completed|url-status=live}} indicating he would not re-sign with the team in the 2019 off-season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070699|title=DeRozan leads Spurs past Wolves 112-108; Butler scores 23|work=ESPN.com|date=October 17, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404230135/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070699|url-status=live}} A month after requesting this trade, in an October practice of this season, Butler teamed up with third-string players to scrimmage and win against the team's usual starters.{{cite web |title=The feud between Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns heats up |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/jimmy-butler-karl-anthony-towns-trash-talk-miami-heat-minnesota-timberwolves |website=FOX Sports |access-date=October 10, 2024 |date=May 8, 2021}} When a trade was not achieved prior to the start of the regular season, Butler opted to play for Minnesota in 2018–19. He appeared in 10 of the Timberwolves' first 13 games before being traded in early November.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01/gamelog/2019/|title=Jimmy Butler 2018-19 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=November 12, 2018|archive-date=November 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113165737/https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butleji01/gamelog/2019/|url-status=live}}
=Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2019)=
File:Jimmy Butler free throw.jpg
On November 12, 2018, Butler was traded, along with Justin Patton, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Šarić and a 2022 second-round draft pick.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/team-acquires-four-time-all-star-jimmy-butler|title=Team Acquires Four-Time All-Star Jimmy Butler|work=NBA.com|date=November 12, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120111734/https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/team-acquires-four-time-all-star-jimmy-butler|url-status=live}} He made his debut for the 76ers two days later, scoring 14 points in a 111–106 loss to the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070883|title=Magic come back to beat 76ers 111-106 in Butler's debut|work=ESPN.com|date=November 14, 2018|access-date=November 14, 2018|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115113410/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070883|url-status=live}} On November 25, he recorded 34 points and 12 rebounds and made a 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds remaining to give the 76ers a 127–125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070970|title=Butler's 3-pointer caps 76ers' rally to beat Nets|work=ESPN.com|date=November 25, 2018|access-date=November 26, 2018|archive-date=November 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126034640/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070970|url-status=live}} On December 5, he scored a season-high 38 points in a 113–102 loss to the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071040|title=Leonard scores 36 points as Raptors beat 76ers 113-102|work=ESPN.com|date=December 5, 2018|access-date=December 5, 2018|archive-date=December 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206075211/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071040|url-status=live}} Two days later, he had a second straight 38-point game in a 117–111 win over the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071050|title=Butler, 76ers rally without Embiid, beat Pistons 117-111|work=ESPN.com|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=December 8, 2018|archive-date=July 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726172349/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071050|url-status=live}} On January 29, Butler was shifted to point guard and had 20 points and six assists in a 121–105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071428|title=Embiid scores 28, leads 76ers to 121-105 victory over Lakers|work=ESPN.com|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-date=January 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130220621/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071428|url-status=live}} In game 1 of the 76ers' first-round playoff series against the Nets, Butler scored a game-high 36 points in a 111–102 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126843|title=Russell, LeVert leads Nets to Game 1 stunner over 76ers|work=ESPN.com|date=April 13, 2019|access-date=April 13, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414164204/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126843|url-status=live}} In game 2 of the second round, Butler had 30 points and 11 rebounds to help the 76ers tie the series against the Raptors at 1–1 with a 94–89 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129100|title=Butler scores 30 as 76ers beat Raptors 94-89 to even series|work=ESPN.com|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502140329/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129100|url-status=live}} In game 6, he scored 25 points in a 112–101 win, helping the 76ers force a game 7.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129104|title=Butler does it, leads 76ers past Raptors to force Game 7|work=ESPN.com|date=May 9, 2019|access-date=May 9, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510134648/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129104|url-status=live}} In game 7, he made a layup with 4.2 seconds in the fourth quarter to tie the score at 90–all, but the 76ers eventually lost the game 92–90 following Kawhi Leonard's game-winning buzzer beater.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129105|title=Leonard hits bouncer at buzzer, Raptors beat 76ers in Game 7|work=ESPN.com|date=May 12, 2019|access-date=May 13, 2019|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513160809/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129105|url-status=live}}
=Miami Heat (2019–2025)=
==2019–2021: first finals appearance and steals leader==
On July 6, 2019, Butler signed with the Miami Heat via a sign and trade with the 76ers in a four-team trade.{{cite web|title=Heat Acquire Butler And Leonard|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-butler-leonard-190706|website=NBA.com|access-date=July 6, 2019|date=July 6, 2019|archive-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233601/https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-butler-leonard-190706|url-status=live}} On December 9, Butler was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after he averaged 27.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game.{{cite web |title=Butler Wins Eastern Conference Player Of The Week |url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/butler-wins-player-of-the-week-120919 |website=Miami Heat |access-date=December 11, 2019 |date=December 9, 2019 |archive-date=December 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209224102/https://www.nba.com/heat/news/butler-wins-player-of-the-week-120919 |url-status=live}} On December 10, Butler recorded a then career-high 18 rebounds, along with 20 points and 11 assists in a 135–121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler, Heat rally in OT after Trae Young says 'it's over |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401160996 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=December 11, 2019 |date=December 10, 2019 |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211083842/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401160996 |url-status=live}} On January 30, 2020, Butler was named to his fifth NBA All-Star Game.{{cite web|title=Bam Adebayo & Jimmy Butler are NBA All-Stars|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/butler-and-bam-announced-all-stars|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 31, 2020|date=January 30, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201000820/https://www.nba.com/heat/news/butler-and-bam-announced-all-stars|url-status=live}} On February 3, Butler scored a season-high 38 points on 14-of-20 shooting from the field, as the Heat beat his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers 137–106.{{cite web |title=Butler scores 38, Heat roll past 76ers 137-106 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401161389 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 5, 2022 |date=February 3, 2020 |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505030643/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401161389 |url-status=live}}
On August 31, in game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Butler scored a then playoff career-high 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field in a 115–104 win over the first-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler has career-playoff-best 40 as Heat go up 1-0 on Bucks |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29783304/jimmy-butler-career-playoff-best-40-heat-go-1-0-bucks |website=ESPN.com |author=Nick Friedell |access-date=September 1, 2020 |date=September 1, 2020 |archive-date=September 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902074727/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29783304/jimmy-butler-career-playoff-best-40-heat-go-1-0-bucks |url-status=live}} On September 8, Miami advanced to the next round after game 5 win, thus completing the upset.{{cite web |title=Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401241770 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 9, 2020 |date=September 9, 2020 |archive-date=September 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909091429/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401241770 |url-status=dead}} The Heat reached the NBA Finals after defeating the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals in six games, earning Butler his first finals appearance.{{cite web |title=Heat finish off Celtics to set up NBA Finals showdown with former star LeBron James and Lakers |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/09/27/heat-beat-celtics-game-6-eastern-conference-finals/3558009001/ |website=usatoday.com |access-date=September 28, 2020 |date=September 27, 2020 |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928060823/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/09/27/heat-beat-celtics-game-6-eastern-conference-finals/3558009001/ |url-status=live}} In game 3 of the NBA Finals, Butler finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists and became the third player in finals history to record a 40+ point triple-double, joining LeBron James (then with Cleveland) in 2015 and Jerry West with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/10/04/jimmy-butler-triple-double-finals|title=Jimmy Butler logs 3rd 40-point triple-double in NBA Finals history|work=NBA.com|date=October 4, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2020|archive-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023321/https://www.nba.com/article/2020/10/04/jimmy-butler-triple-double-finals|url-status=live}} Butler also became the first player to have more points, rebounds and assists in a finals game than James, who finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. In game 5, Butler had 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and five steals to become the first player to register 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, 10+ assists and 5+ steals in a finals game. He is also the second player to reach such stats in NBA playoff history after Gary Payton in 2000. Butler became the second player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in the same finals series, joining James in 2015. He became the sixth player with multiple triple-doubles in a finals series along with James, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Draymond Green.{{cite web|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/miamis-jimmy-butler-out-duels-lebron-james-to-force-game-6-of-nba-finals-against-lakers-034007311.html|title=Miami's Jimmy Butler out-duels LeBron James to force Game 6 of NBA Finals against Lakers|publisher=Yahoo Sports|author=Ben Rohrback|date=October 10, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2020|archive-date=December 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202061926/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/miamis-jimmy-butler-out-duels-lebron-james-to-force-game-6-of-nba-finals-against-lakers-034007311.html|url-status=live}}
The Heat came up short against the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/12/20/watch-how-lebron-lakers-clinched-the-nba-title-over-heat|publisher=ABS-CBN Sports|title=Watch: How LeBron, Lakers clinched the NBA title over Heat|date=October 12, 2020|access-date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=October 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013040116/https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/12/20/watch-how-lebron-lakers-clinched-the-nba-title-over-heat|url-status=live}} Butler became only the second player in a finals series to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, joining James in 2016. He finished the finals averaging 26.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per game.{{cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/10/04/jimmy-butler-triple-double-finals |title=Jimmy Butler logs 3rd 40-point triple-double in NBA Finals history |website=NBA.com |date=October 4, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013064449/https://www.nba.com/article/2020/10/04/jimmy-butler-triple-double-finals |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://hoopshype.com/2020/10/10/jimmy-butler-is-leading-his-team-in-every-major-statistical-category-thats-only-happened-once-in-finals-history/ |title=Jimmy Butler is leading his team in every major statistical category. That's only happened once in Finals history |website=hoopshype.com |date=October 10, 2020 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502152044/https://hoopshype.com/2020/10/10/jimmy-butler-is-leading-his-team-in-every-major-statistical-category-thats-only-happened-once-in-finals-history/ |url-status=live}}
On February 11, 2021, Butler recorded his 10th career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Heat's 101–94 win over the Houston Rockets.{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler has triple-double, leads Heat past Rockets |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267552 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=February 12, 2021 |date=February 11, 2021 |quote=Butler had his first triple-double of the season and 10th overall. |archive-date=February 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212131637/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267552 |url-status=live}} On February 18, Butler logged his 13th career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists in a 118–110 win over the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first player in franchise history with three consecutive triple-doubles. Together with teammate Bam Adebayo who posted 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, they became the first pair in league history to register triple-doubles in the same game more than once.{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler's 3rd Straight Triple-Double Paces Heat Past Kings |url=https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/02/19/jimmy-butler-triple-double-paces-heat-past-kings/ |website=CBS Miami |access-date=February 19, 2021 |date=February 18, 2021 |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221080557/https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/02/19/jimmy-butler-triple-double-paces-heat-past-kings/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo first teammates to triple-double in same game more than once |url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-bam-adebayo-first-teammates-to-triple-double-in-same-game-more-than-once |website=NBA.com |access-date=February 19, 2021 |date=February 19, 2021 |archive-date=February 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219084903/https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-bam-adebayo-first-teammates-to-triple-double-in-same-game-more-than-once |url-status=live}} Butler finished the regular season leading the league in steals with 2.1 steals per game. In the playoffs, the Heat were eliminated in a four-game sweep by the Milwaukee Bucks, who would go on to win the NBA Finals. In game 4, Butler recorded his third career playoff triple-double.{{cite web |title=Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401327880 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 29, 2021 |date=May 29, 2021 |archive-date=May 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530090104/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401327880 |url-status=live}}
==2021–2022: best Eastern Conference record==
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On August 7, 2021, Butler was signed to a reported four-year, $184 million contract extension by the Heat.{{cite web |title=Heat re-signs Jimmy Butler |url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-resigns-butler |website=NBA.com |access-date=September 15, 2021 |date=August 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120040050/https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-resigns-butler |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Wojnarowski |first1=Adrian |title=Miami Heat sign Jimmy Butler to 4-year, $184 million extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31973097/miami-heat-sign-jimmy-butler-4-year-184-million-extension |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 15, 2021 |date=August 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120040548/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31973097/miami-heat-sign-jimmy-butler-4-year-184-million-extension |url-status=live}} On December 28, he recorded 25 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 15 assists in a 119–112 loss to the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/shorthanded-wizards-fall-back-500-after-loss-jimmy-butlers-heat|title=Shorthanded Wizards fall back to .500 after loss to Heat|website=NBC Sports|last=Hughes|first=Chase|date=December 28, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922133426/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/shorthanded-wizards-fall-back-500-after-loss-jimmy-butlers-heat|url-status=live}} On January 23, 2022, during a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James, Butler surpassed James for first place on the Heat all-time triple-doubles list.{{Cite magazine|title=Jimmy Butler Sets Miami Heat Career Triple-Doubles Record Against Lakers|url=https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-news/miami-heat-lakers-recap-jimmy-butler-record-jan-23|access-date=January 23, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124013037/https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-news/miami-heat-lakers-recap-jimmy-butler-record-jan-23|url-status=live}} On February 3, Butler was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, making it his sixth career All-Star selection.{{Cite web |title=2022 NBA All-Star reserves revealed! |url=https://www.nba.com/news/2022-all-star-reserves-announced |access-date=April 16, 2022 |website=NBA |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204010947/https://www.nba.com/news/2022-all-star-reserves-announced |url-status=live}} On April 7, Butler and Miami clinched the first seed in the Eastern Conference.
On April 17, during game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, he logged 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 115–91 win over the Atlanta Hawks.{{Cite web |title=Robinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks 115-91 in Game 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401429891 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |website=ESPN |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418022556/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401429891 |url-status=live}} Two days later, he posted a then playoff career-high 45 points along with five rebounds, five assists and zero turnovers in a game 2 115–105 win. Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game, joining James and Dwyane Wade. He also became the fifth player since 1978 to have at least 45 points and zero turnovers in an NBA playoff game.{{Cite web |title=Heat vs. Hawks score: Jimmy Butler explodes for 45 points in win over Atlanta to give Miami a 2-0 series lead |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-vs-hawks-score-jimmy-butler-explodes-for-45-points-in-win-over-atlanta-to-give-miami-a-2-0-series-lead/live/ |access-date=April 19, 2022 |website=CBS Sports |archive-date=April 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420022140/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-vs-hawks-score-jimmy-butler-explodes-for-45-points-in-win-over-atlanta-to-give-miami-a-2-0-series-lead/live/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Butler continues wild NBA Playoff shooting trend in Heat's Game 2 win over Hawks |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/nba/news/jimmy-butler-heat-hawks-game-2-nba-playoff-shooting/ntbvh57arhnhsyq3ged6i0ja |access-date=April 20, 2022 |website=CBS Sports |date=April 20, 2022 |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922134020/https://www.sportingnews.com/in/nba/news/jimmy-butler-heat-hawks-game-2-nba-playoff-shooting/ntbvh57arhnhsyq3ged6i0ja |url-status=live}} In game 4 of the series, on April 24, Butler recorded 36 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 110–86 win.{{cite web |title=Butler has 36 points as Heat overwhelm Young, Hawks, 110-86 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401430218 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 25, 2022 |date=April 24, 2022 |archive-date=April 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425173523/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401430218 |url-status=live}} On May 8, in game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Butler recorded 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field in a 116–108 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web |title=Harden, Embiid power 76ers past Heat, even series 2-2 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401434053 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 9, 2022 |date=May 8, 2022 |archive-date=May 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509152209/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401434053 |url-status=live}}
On May 17, in game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Butler posted 41 points (27 in the second half), nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks in a 118–107 win over the Boston Celtics. He became the first player in NBA postseason history to meet all of those benchmarks since steals and blocks were first recorded in 1974. Butler posted his fifth career playoff game with 40 points on 60 percent shooting, and tied with Charles Barkley for third-most over the last 30 playoffs. The only players that have more such games are James (12) and Shaquille O'Neal (8). Butler also achieved the most 40-point, 5-rebound and 5-assist playoff games in Heat history with three, one more than James and Wade.{{cite web |title=Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401438130 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 18, 2022 |date=May 17, 2022 |archive-date=May 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518060733/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401438130 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Levin |first1=Jake |title=Jimmy Butler makes postseason history at Celtics' expense in Game 1 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/jimmy-butler-makes-postseason-history-vs-celtics-game-1-performance-heat |website=NBC Sports |access-date=May 18, 2022 |date=May 17, 2022 |archive-date=May 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518073631/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/jimmy-butler-makes-postseason-history-vs-celtics-game-1-performance-heat |url-status=live}} On May 21, Butler injured his right knee and did not play in the second half of game 3. Despite this, Miami won the game 109–103 and took a 2–1 series lead.{{cite web |title=Heat Alert: Miami beats Boston 109-103 for 2-1 series lead |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401438132 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 22, 2022 |date=May 22, 2022 |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522090134/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401438132 |url-status=live}} In game 6 of the series, on May 27, Butler scored a playoff career-high 47 points along with nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals to lead Miami to a 111–103 win and force game 7. He made 16 of 29 shots, including 4-of-8 from the three-point range and all 11 free throws. Butler's 47 points were the seventh-most in NBA history for a player facing elimination. He also became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1988 to have multiple games of at least 40 points and four steals in the same series.{{cite web |title=Butler scores 47 points, Heat beat Celtics to force Game 7 |url=https://www.espn.ph/nba/recap?gameId=401438135 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 28, 2022 |date=May 28, 2022 |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528092237/https://www.espn.ph/nba/recap?gameId=401438135 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Kyle Lowry calls 'incredible' Jimmy Butler 'one of the best players I've played with' |url=https://www.sportsmax.tv/nba/item/100043-kyle-lowry-calls-incredible-jimmy-butler-one-of-the-best-players-i-ve-played-with |website=SportsMax |access-date=May 28, 2022 |date=May 28, 2022 |archive-date=June 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628025613/https://www.sportsmax.tv/nba/item/100043-kyle-lowry-calls-incredible-jimmy-butler-one-of-the-best-players-i-ve-played-with |url-status=live}}
The Heat lost the series in seven games, despite Butler's 35-point and nine-rebound outing in a 100–96 loss in a decisive game 7, where he missed his game-winning three-pointer with 16 seconds left in the game.{{cite web |title=Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat 100-96 in Game 7 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401438136 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 30, 2022 |date=May 29, 2022 |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530050402/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401438136 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Shandel |title=Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Has No Regrets About Missed 3-Point Shot |url=https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-news/miami-heat-jimmy-butler-no-regrets-on-missed-three-pointer |access-date=June 2, 2022 |website=Sports Illustrated Miami Heat News, Analysis and More |date=May 30, 2022 |archive-date=June 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602203444/https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-news/miami-heat-jimmy-butler-no-regrets-on-missed-three-pointer |url-status=live}} Butler had his eighth 30-point game of the postseason, making it the most in a single postseason by a Heat player since James in 2013, who also had eight such games.{{Cite magazine |last=Salvador |first=Joseph |date=May 30, 2022 |title=NBA Twitter Reacts to Wild Final Minutes, Jimmy Butler's Last Shot in Game 7 |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/30/nba-twitter-reacts-wild-final-minutes-jimmy-butlers-last-shot-game-7 |access-date=May 30, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530041919/https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/30/nba-twitter-reacts-wild-final-minutes-jimmy-butlers-last-shot-game-7 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Polacek |first=Scott |date=May 29, 2022 |title=Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo's Teammates Ripped As Heat Lose to Celtics in Game 7 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037198-jimmy-butler-bam-adebayos-teammates-ripped-as-heat-lose-to-celtics-in-game-7 |access-date=May 30, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530042758/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037198-jimmy-butler-bam-adebayos-teammates-ripped-as-heat-lose-to-celtics-in-game-7 |url-status=live}}
==2022–2024: second finals appearance==
On November 10, 2022, Butler scored a season-high 35 points, along with 10 rebounds and eight assists in an 117–112 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets. He scored eight consecutive Heat points at the end of regulation just to get them into the extra session.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468329|title=Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Hornets 117-112 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=December 3, 2022|archive-date=December 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203182008/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468329|url-status=live}} On December 2, Butler returned to the lineup after missing the previous seven games with a sore right knee. He had a season-high 15 rebounds and 25 points in a 120–116 overtime win over the reigning Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468483|title=Adebayo, Herro lead Heat over Celtics after Brown forces OT|work=ESPN.com|date=December 2, 2022|access-date=December 3, 2022|archive-date=December 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203182007/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468483|url-status=live}} On January 10, 2023, Butler tied his season-high with 35 points, along with seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks in an 112–111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He led the way going 23-of-23 from the free throw line, tying Dominique Wilkins for the second-most made free throws without a miss in NBA history. The Heat set an NBA record by making all 40 of their free throws, the last of those coming on Butler's three-point play with 12.9 seconds left in the game.{{cite web|title=Jimmy Butler, Heat set NBA free-throw record in win over Thunder|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-heat-set-nba-free-throw-record-in-win-over-thunder|website=NBA.com|date=January 11, 2023|access-date=January 11, 2023|archive-date=January 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111035333/https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-heat-set-nba-free-throw-record-in-win-over-thunder|url-status=live}} On February 10, Butler made a game-winning alley-oop dunk in a 97–95 win over the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-epic-comp-after-alley-oop-game-winner|title=Heat star Jimmy Butler's epic comp after stunning alley-oop game-winner|website=ClutchPoints|last=Songco|first=Paolo|date=February 10, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023|archive-date=February 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211060241/https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-epic-comp-after-alley-oop-game-winner|url-status=live}} On March 11, Butler scored a season-high 38 points, including 15 in the final six minutes of the fourth quarter when Miami overcame a 15-point deficit. His three-pointer at the buzzer of regulation sent the game to overtime, which the Heat lost 126–114 in against the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469162|title=Magic beat Heat in OT, 126-114 despite 38 points by Butler|work=ESPN.com|date=March 11, 2023|access-date=March 12, 2022|archive-date=March 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312122039/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469162|url-status=live}} On April 1, Butler recorded a season-high 12 assists and 35 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the field in a 129–122 win over the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469316|title=Butler has 35, Miami gets needed win over Dallas, 129-122|work=ESPN.com|date=April 1, 2023|access-date=April 2, 2023|archive-date=April 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402120052/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469316|url-status=live}}
On April 14, Butler in his second play-in appearance scored a game-high 31 points to help the Heat take a 102–91 win over his former team, the Chicago Bulls, and secure the eighth seed for the playoffs. He and Max Strus became the third Heat duo with 30 points apiece in a playoff or play-in game.{{cite web |last1=Kasabian |first1=Paul |title=Jimmy Butler Electrifies Twitter After Carrying Heat to Play-In Win vs. Bulls |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10072455-jimmy-butler-electrifies-twitter-after-carrying-heat-to-play-in-win-vs-bulls |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=April 15, 2023 |date=April 15, 2023 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415023110/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10072455-jimmy-butler-electrifies-twitter-after-carrying-heat-to-play-in-win-vs-bulls |url-status=live}}
In game 1 of the Heat's first round playoff series against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, Butler recorded 35 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in a 130–117 win to lead the Heat to a 1–0 series lead.{{Cite web |title=Heat rip Bucks 130-117 in Game 1; Giannis, Herro injured |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401540754 |access-date=April 16, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |date=April 16, 2023 |archive-date=April 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417193902/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401540754 |url-status=live}} He moved to second place in 35+ point playoff games in Heat franchise history (10), surpassing LeBron James (9) and trailing only Dwyane Wade (14).{{cite web |last1=Wolpin |first1=Zach |title=Miami's Jimmy Butler now has the second-most (10) 35+ point playoff games in Heat franchise history |url=https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/miamis-jimmy-butler-now-has-the-second-most-10-35-point-playoff-games-in-heat-franchise-history/ |website=Basketball Insiders |access-date=April 17, 2023 |date=April 17, 2023 |archive-date=April 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417135423/https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/miamis-jimmy-butler-now-has-the-second-most-10-35-point-playoff-games-in-heat-franchise-history/ |url-status=live}} In game 4 of the Heat's playoff series against the Bucks, Butler scored a career-high 56 points on 19-for-28 shooting from the field and 15-of-18 shooting from the free throw line, including a franchise-record 22 points in the first quarter, in a 119–114 win.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-5x-point-explosion-vs-bucks-sets-nba-twitter-ablaze|title=Heat star Jimmy Butler's 56-point explosion in massive Game 4 win vs. Bucks sets NBA Twitter on fire|website=ClutchPoints|last=Songco|first=Paolo|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=April 24, 2023|archive-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425023633/https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-5x-point-explosion-vs-bucks-sets-nba-twitter-ablaze|url-status=live}} His 56 points also set a Miami Heat franchise record for the most points scored in a playoff game, surpassing LeBron James' previous record of 49.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/nba/live-blog/36226/12865773/nba-playoffs-jimmy-butler-breaks-lebron-james-record-as-miami-heat-stun-milwaukee-bucks-for-3-1-series-lead|title=NBA Playoffs: Jimmy Butler breaks LeBron James record as Miami Heat stun Milwaukee Bucks for 3-1 series lead|website=Sky Sports|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=April 25, 2023|archive-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425093655/http://www.skysports.com/nba/live-blog/36226/12865773/nba-playoffs-jimmy-butler-breaks-lebron-james-record-as-miami-heat-stun-milwaukee-bucks-for-3-1-series-lead|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=NBA family reacts to Jimmy Butler scoring a playoff franchise record 56 points in Game 4|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-family-reacts-to-jimmy-butler-scoring-a-playoff-franchise-record-56-points-in-game-4|website=NBA.com|date=April 25, 2023|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429130846/https://www.nba.com/news/nba-family-reacts-to-jimmy-butler-scoring-a-playoff-franchise-record-56-points-in-game-4|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='Playoff Jimmy' adds to his lore with 56-point game vs. Bucks|url=https://www.nba.com/news/playoff-jimmy-adds-lore-56-points-bucks|website=NBA.com|last=Reynolds|first=Tim|date=April 26, 2023|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=April 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430153530/https://www.nba.com/news/playoff-jimmy-adds-lore-56-points-bucks|url-status=live}} In game 5 of the series against the Bucks, Butler recorded 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in a 128–126 overtime win, leading the Heat to the second round of the playoffs. He also became the first player in Heat history to put up back-to-back 40-point playoff games and also put up his eighth 40-point playoff game as a member of the Heat, surpassing Dwyane Wade's previous Heat franchise record of seven 40-point playoff games. In Games 4 and 5, Butler amassed a total of 98 points, becoming one of five players in NBA playoff history to produce that many points in a two-game span. He joined Michael Jordan (who accomplished the feat on three occasions), Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Rick Barry. Butler finished the series averaging 37.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-makes-history-record-high-not-even-dwyane-wade-reached|title=Jimmy Butler makes Heat history with record high not even LeBron James reached|last=Capps|first=Kendall|date=April 26, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427054642/https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-makes-history-record-high-not-even-dwyane-wade-reached|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article274756916.html|title=No. 8 Miami Heat bounces Bucks from NBA playoffs. Is this the start of something big?|last=Cote|first=Greg|website=Miami Herald|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=April 27, 2023|archive-date=May 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502005856/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article274756916.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=MVPs from every first-round series in 2023 NBA playoffs|url=https://www.nba.com/news/mvp-every-first-round-series-2023-playoffs|website=NBA.com|last=Wright|first=Michael C.|date=May 1, 2023|access-date=May 2, 2023|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501234734/https://www.nba.com/news/mvp-every-first-round-series-2023-playoffs|url-status=live}}
In game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Butler recorded 35 points, five rebounds, seven assists and a playoff career-high six steals in a 123–116 win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web |title=Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547671 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 19, 2023 |date=May 18, 2023 |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518235240/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401547671 |url-status=live}} The Heat eventually advanced to the NBA Finals after winning the series in seven games. In game 7 against the Celtics, Butler posted 28 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in the 103–84 win.{{Cite news|last=Henderson|first=Cydney|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/05/29/miami-heat-beat-boston-celtics-eastern-conference-finals/70249183007/|title=Miami Heat to face Denver Nuggets in NBA Finals after knocking out Boston Celtics in Game 7|work=USA Today|date=May 29, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2023|archive-date=May 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530025555/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/05/29/miami-heat-beat-boston-celtics-eastern-conference-finals/70249183007/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin lead Heat past Celtics in Game 7|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-caleb-martin-lead-heat-past-celtics-in-game-7|website=NBA.com|date=May 30, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2023|archive-date=May 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530055619/https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-caleb-martin-lead-heat-past-celtics-in-game-7|url-status=live}} In a narrow vote between him and Caleb Martin, Butler was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP, averaging 24.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.6 steals per game.{{Cite web|last=Maloney|first=Jack|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/eastern-conference-finals-mvp-heats-jimmy-butler-wins-honor-over-caleb-martin/|title=Eastern Conference finals MVP: Heat's Jimmy Butler get honor that should have gone to Caleb Martin|work=CBS Sports|date=May 29, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2023|archive-date=May 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530054406/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/eastern-conference-finals-mvp-heats-jimmy-butler-wins-honor-over-caleb-martin/|url-status=live}} In game 2 of the NBA Finals, Butler put up 21 points and nine assists in a 111–108 win over the Denver Nuggets. He joined LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as the only players in Heat history to put up at least 500 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in a single postseason run.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-lebron-james-dwyane-wade-legendary-playoffs-feat|title=Jimmy Butler reaches LeBron James, Dwyane Wade territory with legendary Heat playoff feat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Postrado|first=Jay|date=June 4, 2023|access-date=June 5, 2023|archive-date=June 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605024926/https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-lebron-james-dwyane-wade-legendary-playoffs-feat|url-status=live}} However, the Heat went on to lose the next three games of the series to lose the finals in five games.{{cite web|title=5 takeaways: Nuggets drop Heat for 1st NBA championship|url=https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-nuggets-win-title-game-5|website=NBA.com|last=Powell|first=Shaun|date=June 13, 2023|access-date=June 14, 2023|archive-date=June 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614060531/https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-nuggets-win-title-game-5|url-status=live}}
On November 16, 2023, Butler scored 36 points in a 122–115 win over the Brooklyn Nets, to lead the Heat to their first seven-game win streak since January 14, 2018.{{cite web|title=Butler scores 36, Robinson adds 26 and Heat top Nets 122-115 to win 7th straight|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584828|website=ESPN.com|date=November 16, 2023|access-date=November 25, 2023}} On December 16, Butler put up 28 points alongside a buzzer-beating, game-winning stepback jumper in a 118–116 win over the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butlers-game-winner-bulls-miami-fans-frenzy|title=Jimmy Butler's game-winner vs. Bulls sends Heat fans into frenzy|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=December 16, 2023|access-date=December 16, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butler-posts-epic-courtside-view-of-game-winner-vs-bulls|title=Jimmy Butler posts epic courtside view of game-winner vs. Bulls|website=ClutchPoints|last=Winter|first=Jack|date=December 17, 2023|access-date=December 17, 2023}} On February 7, 2024, Butler recorded his 16th career triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in a 116–104 win over the San Antonio Spurs.{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2024 |title=Jimmy Butler gets triple-double, Heat pull away late to top Spurs 116-104 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585358 |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} On March 2, Butler scored a season-high 37 points on 12-of-19 shooting, 3-of-3 from three and 10-of-11 from the free throw line in a 126–120 win over the Utah Jazz.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401585495|title=Butler scores 37 points, Heat top Jazz 126-120 for 10th win in last 13 games|website=ESPN.com|date=March 2, 2024|accessdate=March 2, 2024}} Butler missed the 2024 NBA playoffs following a medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain he sustained during a play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web |title=Heat forward Jimmy Butler 'working,' but no timetable for return |url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-working-out-indefinitely |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 24, 2024 |date=April 27, 2024}}
==2024–2025: requesting a trade and suspension==
On November 24, 2024, Butler scored 33 points along with nine rebounds and six assists in a 123–118 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|title=Butler scores season-high 33, Heat hold off Mavericks 123-118 in OT|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401704839|website=ESPN.com|date=November 24, 2024|access-date=November 25, 2024}} On December 16, he had 35 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in a 125–124 loss to the Detroit Pistons, becoming the third player in NBA history to finish with at least 35 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals in a game, joining DeMarcus Cousins in 2018 and George McGinnis in 1976.{{cite news |title=Pistons 125-124 Heat (Dec 16, 2024) Game Recap |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401736816 |access-date=December 17, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=December 16, 2024}}
On January 3, 2025, the Heat suspended Butler for seven games, citing multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team throughout the season. The suspension followed reports of Butler's growing discontent and his statement the previous day that he no longer believed he could be happy playing in Miami.{{cite news |title=Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games for 'conduct detrimental to the team' |url=https://www.nba.com/news/heat-suspend-jimmy-butler-7-games |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=NBA.com |date=January 3, 2025}} In an official statement, the Heat confirmed that Butler and his representative had requested a trade and announced their intention to consider offers.{{cite news |title=Heat statement on Jimmy Butler |url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-statement-on-jimmy-butler |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=NBA.com |date=January 3, 2025}} Butler returned to the Heat on January 17 in a game against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 18 points in a 133–113 loss.{{Cite web |last=Lev |first=Jacob |date=2025-01-18 |title=Jimmy Butler returns from suspension in Miami Heat's loss to Denver Nuggets |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/sport/jimmy-butler-miami-heat-suspension-spt/index.html |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=CNN |language=en}} On January 22, he was again suspended by the Heat for two games due to a pattern of detrimental conduct. Butler had missed the team flight to Milwaukee earlier in the day to play against the Bucks.{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Tim |date=2025-01-22 |title=Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct' |url=https://apnews.com/article/heat-jimmy-butler-suspended-1c51d901893090302106c7d0a98bc033 |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=AP News |language=en}} On January 27, the Heat suspended Butler for an indefinite period of time without pay after he walked out of practice before a game against the Magic. He left after learning that Haywood Highsmith would be replacing him in the starting lineup. The Heat said in their official statement that the suspension was to last at least five games, which would take it through the NBA's trade deadline on February 6.{{Cite web |last=Charania |first=Shams |date=January 27, 2025 |title=Jimmy Butler suspended again after walking out of practice |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43586624/jimmy-butler-suspended-again-walking-practice |access-date=January 27, 2025|website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
=Golden State Warriors (2025–present)=
On February 6, 2025, Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors in a five-team deal that sent a package headed by Andrew Wiggins to the Heat.{{Cite web|title=Warriors Acquire Five-Time All-NBA Forward Jimmy Butler From Heat|url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-acquire-five-time-all-nba-forward-jimmy-butler-from-heat-20250206|accessdate=February 7, 2025|website=NBA.com|date=February 6, 2025}} In addition, he declined his player option for the 2025–26 season to sign a two-year, $121 million contract extension with the Warriors, which will end after the 2026–27 season.{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler joins Warriors in 5-team deal with Heat |url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-heading-to-warriors-in-multi-player-deal-with-heat |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 6, 2025 |date=February 7, 2025 |quote=Additionally, Butler has declined his 2025-26 player option to sign a two-year, $121-million extension that will keep him with the Warriors through 2026-27, per multiple reports.}} He chose to wear "Butler III" on his jersey during his Warriors tenure to honor his late father.{{Cite web|title=Butler makes subtle Warriors jersey change to honor late father|url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/jimmy-butler-father-death-jersey/1827002/|access-date=March 6, 2025|website=nbcsportsbayarea.com|date=February 8, 2025}} On February 8, he made his Warriors debut, putting up 25 points in a 132–111 win over the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-jimmy-butler-grabs-attention-with-final-stat-line-in-debut|title=Jimmy Butler grabs attention with final stat line in Warriors debut|website=ClutchPoints|last=Reyna|first=Lorenzo|date=February 8, 2025|access-date=February 8, 2025}} On March 10, Butler recorded his first triple-double with the Warriors, with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, also it being the first triple-double of the season for Golden State and the 18th of Butler's career.{{cite web |last1=Will |first1=Simonds |title=Butler humbly deflects credit after first Warriors triple-double |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/jimmy-butler-triple-double-credit-teammates-portland-trail-blazers/1833652/ |access-date=March 12, 2025 |website=NBC Sports Bay Area & California |date=March 10, 2025}}
Career statistics
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==Regular season==
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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2011}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 42 || 0 || 8.5 || .405 || .182 || .768 || 1.3 || .3 || .3 || .1 || 2.6
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| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2012}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| style="background:#cfecec;"|82* || 20 || 26.0 || .467 || .381 || .803 || 4.0 || 1.4 || 1.0 || .4 || 8.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2013}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 67 || 67 || 38.7 || .397 || .283 || .769 || 4.9 || 2.6 || 1.9 || .5 || 13.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2014}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 65 || 65 || style="background:#cfecec;"|38.7* || .462 || .378 || .834 || 5.8 || 3.3 || 1.8 || .6 || 20.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2015}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 67 || 67 || 36.9 || .454 || .312 || .832 || 5.3 || 4.8 || 1.6 || .6 || 20.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 76 || 75 || 37.0 || .455 || .367 || .865 || 6.2 || 5.5 || 1.9 || .4 || 23.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2017}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota
| 59 || 59 || 36.7 || .474 || .350 || .854 || 5.3 || 4.9 || 2.0 || .4 || 22.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2|{{nbay|2018}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota
| 10 || 10 || 36.1 || .471 || .378 || .787 || 5.2 || 4.3 || 2.4 || 1.0 || 21.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia
| 55 || 55 || 33.2 || .461 || .338 || .868 || 5.3 || 4.0 || 1.8 || .5 || 18.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 58 || 58 || 33.8 || .455 || .244 || .834 || 6.7 || 6.0 || 1.8 || .6 || 19.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 52 || 52 || 33.6 || .497 || .245 || .863 || 6.9 || 7.1 || style="background:#cfecec;"|2.1* || .3 || 21.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 57 || 57 || 33.9 || .480 || .233 || .870 || 5.9 || 5.5 || 1.6 || .5 || 21.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2022}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 64 || 64 || 33.4 || .539 || .350 || .850 || 5.9 || 5.3 || 1.8 || .3 || 22.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2023}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 60 || 60 || 34.0 || .499 || .414 || .858 || 5.3 || 5.0 || 1.3 || .3 || 20.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2|{{nbay|2024}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 25 || 25 || 30.6 || .540 || .361 || .801 || 5.2 || 4.8 || 1.1 || .4 || 17.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State
| 30 || 30 || 32.7 || .476 || .279 || .870 || 5.5 || 5.9 || 1.7 || .3 || 17.9
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 869 || 764 || 33.1 || .472 || .328 || .843 || 5.3 || 4.3 || 1.6 || .4 || 18.3
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|All-Star
| 4 || 1 || 12.7 || .750 || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || 1.8 || 1.5 || 1.8 || .0 || 4.5
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==Play-in==
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2023
| style="text-align:left;"| Miami
| 2 || 2 ||40.7 || .395 || .000 || .857 || 4.5 || 6.0 || 2.0 || .5 || 26.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2024
| style="text-align:left;"| Miami
| 1 || 1 || 39.7 || .278 || .333 || .875 || 4.0 || 5.0 || 5.0 || .0 || 19.0
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 3 || 3 || 40.3 || .361 || .222 || .862 || 4.3 || 5.7 || 3.0 || 3 || 23.7
{{s-end}}
==Playoffs==
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2012
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 3 || 0 || 1.3 || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2013
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 12 || 12 || 40.8 || .435 || .405 || .818 || 5.2 || 2.7 || 1.3 || .5 || 13.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2014
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 5 || 5 || 43.6 || .386 || .300 || .783 || 5.2 || 2.2 || 1.4 || .0 || 13.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2015
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 12 || 12 || 42.2 || .441 || .389 || .819 || 5.6 || 3.2 || 2.4 || .8 || 22.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2017
| style="text-align:left;"|Chicago
| 6 || 6 || 39.8 || .426 || .261 || .809 || 7.3 || 4.3 || 1.7 || .8 || 22.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2018
| style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota
| 5 || 5 || 34.0 || .444 || .471 || .833 || 6.0 || 4.0 || .8 || .2 || 15.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2019
| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia
|| 12 || 12 || 35.1 || .451 || .267 || .875 || 6.1 || 5.2 || 1.4 || .6 || 19.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2020
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 21 || 21 || 38.4 || .488 || .349 || .859 || 6.5 || 6.0 || 2.0 || .7 || 22.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2021
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 4 || 4 || 38.5 || .297 || .267 || .727 || 7.5 || 7.0 || 1.3 || .3 || 14.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2022
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 17 || 17 || 37.0 || .506 || .338 || .841 || 7.4 || 4.6 || 2.1 || .6 || 27.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2023
| style="text-align:left;"|Miami
| 22 || 22 || 39.7 || .468 || .359 || .806 || 6.5 || 5.9 || 1.8 || .6 || 26.9
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 119 || 116 || 37.9 || .460 || .347 || .830 || 6.2 || 4.6 || 1.7 || .6 || 21.3
{{s-end}}
=College=
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"|Marquette
| 35 || 0 || 19.6 || .514 || .000 || .768 || 3.9 || .7 || .5 || .5 || 5.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2009–10
| style="text-align:left;"|Marquette
| 34 || 34 || 34.3 || .530 || .500 || .766 || 6.4 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .6 || 14.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2010–11
| style="text-align:left;"|Marquette
| 37 || 35 || 34.6 || .490 || .345 || .783 || 6.1 || 2.3 || 1.4 || .4 || 15.7
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 106 || 69 || 29.6 || .508 || .383 || .773 || 5.5 || 1.7 || 1.1 || .5 || 12.0
{{s-end}}
Off the court
Butler is a fan of country and emo music. He starred in the music video of the country song "Light It Up" by Luke Bryan{{Citation|last=LukeBryanVEVO|title=Luke Bryan - Light It Up|date=October 25, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yyZ0UOZgcQ| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/3yyZ0UOZgcQ| archive-date=November 7, 2021 | url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2018}}{{cbignore}} and the emo song "So Much (for) Stardust" by Fall Out Boy.{{cite web| url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10111012-heats-jimmy-butler-appears-in-fall-out-boys-so-much-for-stardust-music-video| title=Heat's Jimmy Butler Appears in Fall Out Boy's 'So Much (for) Stardust' Music Video| access-date=February 28, 2024| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Adam Wells| date=February 28, 2024| archive-date=February 28, 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228194905/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10111012-heats-jimmy-butler-appears-in-fall-out-boys-so-much-for-stardust-music-video| url-status=live}}
In the NBA Bubble, Butler opened Big Face Coffee, a side business which he operated out of his hotel room using his French press coffee brewer, charging $20 per cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29674158/jimmy-butler-charging-20-cup-nba-bubble-coffee-shop|title=Jimmy Butler is charging $20 a cup from his NBA bubble coffee shop|date=August 16, 2020|website=ESPN.com|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-date=May 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513215659/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29674158/jimmy-butler-charging-20-cup-nba-bubble-coffee-shop|url-status=live}} A year later, he officially launched his coffee brand, and planned to dedicate his time into the coffee roastery business post-retirement.{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Jabari|date=October 1, 2021|title=NBA star Jimmy Butler launches his Bigface coffee brand|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/01/nba-star-jimmy-butler-launches-bigface-coffee-brand.html|access-date=October 2, 2021|website=CNBC|archive-date=April 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410010117/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/01/nba-star-jimmy-butler-launches-bigface-coffee-brand.html|url-status=live}}
During the 2023 NBA playoffs, Butler filed a trademark on the name "Himmy Butler" for the purpose of launching his own clothing and beverage brand. The nickname "Himmy" came from the meme phrase "he's him", which rose in popularity during the Heat's Butler-led run during that postseason.{{Cite web |last=Rapp |first=Timothy |date=May 30, 2023 |title=Heat's Jimmy Butler Files Trademark for 'Himmy Buckets' to Use on Clothing, More |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10077726-heats-jimmy-butler-files-trademark-for-himmy-buckets-to-use-on-clothing-more |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531010627/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10077726-heats-jimmy-butler-files-trademark-for-himmy-buckets-to-use-on-clothing-more |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=May 31, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}}{{Cite magazine |last=Rasmussen |first=Karl |title=Jimmy Butler Applied for Perfect Trademark Amid Heat's Run to NBA Finals |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/30/jimmy-butler-applied-for-perfect-trademark-amid-heat-nba-finals-run |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=May 31, 2023 |date=May 30, 2023 |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531072439/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/30/jimmy-butler-applied-for-perfect-trademark-amid-heat-nba-finals-run |url-status=live}}
Butler is featured in the Netflix documentary series, Starting 5, which followed Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum through the 2023–24 NBA season and playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Jason |title=Netflix NBA series 'Starting 5' gives peek at family life, but doesn't go much deeper |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5829855/2024/10/09/netflix-starting-5-review/ |website=The New York Times |access-date=October 10, 2024 |date=October 9, 2024}}
Personal life
While attending Marquette, Butler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/player/202710/jimmy-butler/bio,%20https://www.nba.com/player/202710/jimmy_butler/|title=Jimmy Butler | Miami Heat|website=www.nba.com|access-date=May 29, 2022|archive-date=October 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004030742/https://www.nba.com/players|url-status=live}}{{cite tweet|number=530078348001558528|user=MUChicagoAlumni|title=With the @chicagobulls in MKE, @JimmyButler dropped by to pick something up. #mubb (photo via @DanielleJosetti)|date=November 5, 2014}}
Butler and his former girlfriend have three children.{{cite web |last1=Griffin |first1=Marc |title=Jimmy Butler Embroiled In Heated Financial Battle With Mother Of His 3 Children |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/jimmy-butler-embroiled-heated-financial-212450233.html |website=Yahoo News |access-date=January 18, 2025 |date=January 13, 2025}} He did not make his Heat debut until the fourth game of the 2019–20 NBA season, as he was on paternity leave after the birth of his first child.{{cite web|author=Brad Botkin|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jimmy-butler-to-make-heat-debut-tuesday-after-missing-first-three-games-due-to-birth-of-daughter-per-report/|title=Jimmy Butler to make Heat debut Tuesday after missing first three games due to birth of daughter, per report|work=CBS Sports|date=October 28, 2019|access-date=October 3, 2020|archive-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502163225/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jimmy-butler-to-make-heat-debut-tuesday-after-missing-first-three-games-due-to-birth-of-daughter-per-report/|url-status=live}} Butler's father died on February 8, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Andrew |title=Jimmy Butler Reveals Dad Died During 2023-24 NBA Season on Netflix's 'Starting 5' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138802-jimmy-butler-reveals-dad-died-during-2023-24-nba-season-on-netflixs-starting-5 |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=October 12, 2024 |date=October 10, 2024}} Butler is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Spears |first=Marc J. |date=January 15, 2019 |title=Jimmy Butler: 'I don't have regrets' |url=https://andscape.com/features/jimmy-butler-i-dont-have-regrets/ |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=Andscape |archive-date=May 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530021341/https://andscape.com/features/jimmy-butler-i-dont-have-regrets/ |url-status=live}}
He is good friends with Mark Wahlberg, whom he met while Wahlberg was filming Transformers: Age of Extinction in Chicago. The two have vacationed in Paris together.{{cite web| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/jimmy-butler-on-singing-for-taylor-swift-and-winning-in-chicago-20150702| title=Jimmy Butler on singing for Taylor Swift and winning in Chicago| access-date=January 25, 2017| website=rollingstone.com| author=Seerat Sohi| date=July 2, 2015| archive-date=October 11, 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011195455/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/jimmy-butler-on-singing-for-taylor-swift-and-winning-in-chicago-62800/| url-status=dead}}
Butler became a fan of soccer during the 2016 Summer Olympics, after watching Neymar Jr. play for Brazil. He has rooted for Paris Saint Germain and said his favorite player is Neymar.{{Cite web |last=Stein |first=Marc |author-link=Marc Stein (reporter) |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Jimmy Butler and Neymar: a Bromance Among Superstars |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/sports/basketball/jimmy-butler-soccer-neymar.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420053959/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/sports/basketball/jimmy-butler-soccer-neymar.html |archive-date=April 20, 2022 |access-date=June 12, 2020 |website=The New York Times}}{{cite web |title=Jimmy Butler: 'Very happy to be here' |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/jimmy-butler-very-happy-to-be-here |website=EN.PSG.FR |access-date=June 12, 2020 |date=August 25, 2018 |archive-date=July 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710023106/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/jimmy-butler-very-happy-to-be-here |url-status=live}}
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