"I think we have enough respect for each other that we texted each other once the deal went through just to wish each other the best on it," Spoelstra said. "And we also have that respect that you want each other to learn about the respective players without any kind of influence."

The Miami Heat traded disgruntled star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors this week, eliciting praise from at least one NBA front office

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night, acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The deal is reportedly a five-team trade involving the Warriors, Heat, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons.