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Tyler Herro Gives Blunt Response To First Game Against Jimmy Butler After Trade

Tyler Herro downplays Jimmy Butler’s return as Heat brace for emotional clash with surging Warriors.

Vishwesha Kumar
Mar 24, 2025
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The Miami Heat may have finally snapped their 10-game losing streak with a much-needed 122-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets, but the real storyline looms ahead. On Tuesday night, the Heat will face the Golden State Warriors and, more notably, Jimmy Butler for the first time since trading him at the deadline. 

While much of the NBA world is treating it like a revenge game or emotional reunion, Tyler Herro is clearly not buying into the drama. Asked in his postgame press conference about squaring off against Butler for the first time, Herro offered a no-nonsense response:

“It’ll be fun. It’s another game for us honestly. We just came off a 10-game losing streak, we’ve got bigger things to worry about at this point. We need to just win games. Obviously, Jimmy’s coming back here, but it’s a regular game.”

Herro’s tone was cold, calculated, and clearly not sentimental. His attitude reflects the larger fracture that has been publicly apparent between him and Butler. The two were once seen as the Heat’s core, but as Miami’s struggles mounted and Butler’s leadership came into question, Herro became more vocal. 

Following the trade, Herro went as far as to say he didn’t believe Butler should have his jersey retired by the franchise—a strong indictment given Butler’s two NBA Finals runs and consistent playoff brilliance in a Heat uniform.

While Butler has mostly stayed above the fray, his comments ahead of the upcoming game weren’t without sting either. 

“We had some fun. We made some cool runs. But we didn’t win the title. That’s what mattered.”

That parting shot reflects Butler’s sense of unfinished business with the Heat and perhaps, why he’s finding extra motivation to show them what they lost.

Now, Butler and his surging Warriors enter Tuesday night’s matchup red-hot. Golden State sits 6th in the Western Conference with a 41-30 record and are fighting to secure a guaranteed playoff berth. 

Rumors suggest Stephen Curry could return from injury in time for the clash, which would give the Warriors even more firepower in what’s already a high-stakes and emotional matchup. The team has gone 15-4 since acquiring Butler, and his presence has been a catalyst on both ends of the floor.

Meanwhile, the Heat have completely unraveled since parting ways with their former leader. The win over Charlotte was only their fifth in the last 22 games. At 30-41, they cling to the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference and look headed toward a last-ditch play-in berth rather than any meaningful playoff push. 

Herro and Andrew Wiggins—who exploded for a season-high 42 points against the Hornets—have done their best to stabilize the roster, but inconsistency continues to plague the team.

Tuesday’s game is no ordinary night. It’s a collision of narratives, egos, and stakes. For Butler, it’s a chance to prove Miami made a mistake. For Herro and the Heat, it’s about salvaging pride and postseason positioning. Whether or not Herro wants to admit it, this one means more than most.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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