Jimmy Butler has landed in Miami.
The Heat officially acquired the four-time All-Star on Saturday as part of a four-team trade involving the Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Clippers. Miami also acquired Meyers Leonard in the swap.
Portland, meanwhile, added Hassan Whiteside, the Clippers acquired Maurice Harkless, the draft rights to Mathias Lessort, and a protected first-round pick from the Heat, while Philadelphia acquired Josh Richardson.
"We are thrilled to acquire Jimmy Butler and Meyers Leonard," Heat president Pat Riley said in a statement. "They are both players who fit the mold of Heat culture perfectly. Jimmy’s leadership, tenacity, professionalism, defensive disposition, and his ability to create his own shot will improve our roster immediately. Any time you can add a four-time All-Star to your roster, you make that move.
"Meyers is a versatile big, a great shooter, can play inside and block shots. The addition of both men puts us in a great position to win, and we welcome them to the Miami Heat organization."
Philadelphia's general manager Elton Brand praised the team's addition of Richardson while commending Butler for his time with the 76ers.
"I would also like to thank Jimmy for the many contributions he made to our organization," Brand said in a statement. "He was integral to our success last season and we wish him the best with the Miami Heat."
Butler averaged 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and four assists last season while splitting time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and 76ers. He helped take the latter to the Eastern Conference semifinals where they fell in seven games to the eventual champions, the Toronto Raptors.