Butler downplays emotional return, focuses on winning

Jimmy Butler is preparing for his return to Miami to play against his former team, but he insists it will be just "another game." After a tough loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Butler downplayed any emotional ties to the matchup. Butler was traded from Miami to the Golden State Warriors earlier this year. He stated that this game is no different than his previous experiences against former teams like Chicago and Philadelphia. He emphasized that he is focused on his current team and their goals. The Warriors are currently doing well, with a record of 41-30. They have won 16 of their last 20 games since Butler joined the team. In contrast, the Miami Heat are struggling. They are on a 10-game losing streak and have only won four of their last 21 games since Butler's trade. Butler also acknowledged former teammates Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, who were part of the trade. He noted that both teams would be motivated to win for their respective players. Even though Butler has fond memories of Miami, including reaching two NBA Finals, he feels their time there did not meet expectations. He mentioned that the main goal was to win a championship, which they did not achieve. With Stephen Curry sidelined due to an injury, Butler's focus is on winning the game in Miami. He concluded by saying they need to quickly adapt to playing without Curry.