Jimmy Butler Gets "Traded" Out of Miami Heat Mural in Wynwood

To ring in the "Post-Jimmy Butler Era" in the Magic City, the one-time disgruntled basketball star is officially being "traded" from the Miami Heat mural in Wynwood.

On Friday at 12:30 p.m., artist Kyle Holbrook and collaborator Louis Wolfson III will begin removing Butler from the team mural on the corner of Northwest 36 Street and Northwest Fifth Avenue in Wynwood in recognition of Butler's trade to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

As part of the multi-team trade, the Heat received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, PJ Tucker, and a 2025 protected first-round pick. The team also sent guard Josh Richardson to the Detroit Pistons and later sent Tucker, a 2026 second-round pick, and cash, to the Toronto Raptors for Davion Mitchell.

The artists say several new heat players — recently acquired through trades and standout rookies — will take Butler's place. Richardson's section on the mural will also be changed.

"This must-see event is open to the public, and fans, media, and curious onlookers are invited to witness the first brushstrokes of this monumental revision," Holbrook announced in a press release. "If you've ever wanted to see a player get 'erased' in real-time, now's your chance!"

The artists previously updated the mural to reflect the Jimmy Butler trade saga and his team suspensions.

First, in early January, Holbrook updated the mural to "capture the highs and lows of Butler's legacy" after he requested a trade and was suspended for his behavior. The design featured Butler's diverse hairstyles, including his emo look, to symbolize his "fluctuating moods" and colorful braids to illustrate his "ever-changing persona and larger-than-life character."

As he was on the trade block, the artist added a two-faced portrait to juxtapose the athlete's grit and determination with an image of him wearing an "I Quit," headband.

There was even a nod to his love of coffee, albeit with a tongue-in-cheek spin. In the image, Butler held a cup labeled "Trade Me," overflowing with dollar bills. His jersey was touched up to include a "bold warning symbol" instead of his number.

Less than three weeks later, the mural was updated once again following the star's second suspension. The "I Quit" on his headband was replaced with "No Comment" to reflect his unpredictable relationship with the team and reporters. His coffee cup was updated with a logo of Butler's coffee brand, BigFace Coffee, and Mr. Yuk.