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The Miami Heat traded disgruntled star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors this week, eliciting praise from at least one NBA front office person.
According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, an anonymous Western Conference scout was impressed with what the Heat managed to pull off, saying: "To pick up a first and save money and get out of the biggest headache in the league? That's a win."
After weeks of rumors and speculation, the Heat finally sent Butler packing on Wednesday night as part of a four-team trade.
Miami traded Butler to Golden State and Josh Richardson to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, P.