Jimmy Butler is a professional basketball player in the NBA who plays for the Golden State Warriors as of May 2025. Born in Houston, Texas, the six-time All-Star had a very rough childhood. Even though his father left him and his family when he was an infant, and his mother at one point of time kicked him out of the house, Butler did not give up on life, However, he was adopted by his adoptive mother, Michelle Lambert.
He was selected as the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He has been nominated as an All-Star six times as of May 2025 and has also been nominated for the NBA All-Defensive Second Team five times in the years (2014–2016, 2018, 2021).
Jimmy Butler Contract Breakdown
Butler signed a 3 year, $146,396,031 contract with the Miami Heat, including $146,396,031 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $48,798,677. (via Spotrac)
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash | |
| 2023-24 | $45,183,960 | - | $45,183,960 | $45,183,960 | $45,183,960 | |
| 2024-25 | $48,798,677 | - | $48,798,677 | $48,798,677 | $48,798,677 | |
| 2025-26(Extension with Warriors) | $54,126,450 | - | $54,126,450 | $54,126,450 | $54,126,450 | |
| 2026-27 | $56,832,773 | - | $56,832,773 | $56,832,773 | $56,832,773 |
Jimmy Butler has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Warriors the which will run through the 2026\27 season. It will be 2 2-year, $110,959,223 contract. His new deal is a three-year contract worth $146,396,031, which he signed prior to the start of the 2023 season. As per this contract, his average annual salary comes to $48,798,677.
How much is Jimmy Butler getting paid?
For the 2024-25 NBA season, Butler will be earning a base salary of $48,798,677. As per his contract, he will be earning an average annual salary of $48,798,677.
How much does Jimmy Butler make in a minute?
Currently, Jimmy Butler is earning around $92.8 per minute, as there are a total of 525,600 minutes in a year.
How much of Jimmy Butler's contract is guaranteed?
Jimmy Butler’s entire contract, worth $146,396,031 with the Miami Heat, is guaranteed.
What are the terms of Jimmy Butler's contract?
Jimmy Butler’s current 3-year contract initially was through the 2025-26 season, with the 2025-26 season being a player option. However, after his trade to the Warriors, he signed a new two-year extension worth $110,959,223.
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Jimmy Butler Career Earnings
Jimmy Butler’s career earnings have totaled $312,047,868 as of May 2025.
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2011-12 | Chicago Bulls | $821,748 |
| 2012-13 | Chicago Bulls | $1,066,920 |
| 2013-14 | Chicago Bulls | $1,112,880 |
| 2014-15 | Chicago Bulls | $2,008,748 |
| 2015-16 | Chicago Bulls | $15,257,500 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Bulls | $16,402,209 |
| 2017-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | $17,546,918 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Bulls | $604,152 |
| 2018-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | $2,640,060 |
| 2018-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | $16,051,567 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Bulls | $604,152 |
| 2019-20* | Miami Heat | $30,695,625 |
| 2020-21 | Miami Heat | $34,379,100 |
| 2021-22 | Miami Heat | $36,016,200 |
| 2022-23 | Miami Heat | $37,653,300 |
| 2024/25 | Miami Heat/Golden State Warriors | $312,047,868 |
Jimmy Butler's Previous Contracts
2011-2014 (Chicago Bulls)
When Butler was selected in 2011 as the 30th overall pick, he signed a four-year $5,209,508 contract that paid him an average annual salary of $1,302,377.
2015-2019 (Chicago Bulls)
This contract was a five-year $92,339,878 deal with an average annual salary of $18,467,976.
2019-2022 (Philadelphia 76ers)
In 2019, he signed a four-year $140,790,600 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he played only one year with the team as he was then traded to the Miami Heat in 2019.
2023-2025 (Miami Heat)
Butler signed a three-year, $146,396,031 contract extension with the Miami Heat.
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FAQs on Jimmy Butler.
A. Jimmy Butler has played for five different teams in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat and the Warriors.
A. Jimmy Butler has played 13 seasons in the NBA. The current 2023-24 season is his 14th.
A. No, Jimmy Butler is yet to win an NBA Championship despite being in the Finals on 2 occasions.
A. Jimmy Butler is 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall.
A. Jimmy Butler can play the shooting guard, small forward, or the power forward.
