Miami troubles follow Jimmy Butler as $130K rent haunts Warriors star in lawsuit

Former Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is in hot water over a $258k lawsuit over rental disputes of his home in Miami.

Miami troubles follow Jimmy Butler as $130K rent haunts Warriors star in lawsuit

Jimmy Butler in hot water over rental dispute in Miami

Jimmy Butler may have left Miami, but trouble continues to brew for the former Miami Heat star. Butler’s transition from Miami to Golden State hasn’t been entirely smooth. While his on-court presence has been a much-needed boost for the Warriors, his past in South Florida is still catching up with him. The six-time All-Star is now facing a lawsuit from Five Star Marketing and Promotions, Inc.

The company claims Jimmy Butler failed to pay two months of rent and caused significant damage to a luxury Miami Beach home he leased. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges Butler owes nearly $260,000 in unpaid rent and an additional $127,000 in property damages.

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According to the legal documents, Butler initially signed the lease in August 2022, with the agreement set to expire in August 2024. However, the lawsuit claims Butler overstayed his lease, triggering a clause that doubled his monthly rent to $130,000.

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He then allegedly failed to make payments for two months before vacating the property, leaving the landlord with substantial damages. Butler’s team has yet to issue a public statement regarding the accusations.

Jimmy Butler has long been known for his taste in high-end real estate. Before renting the Miami Beach mansion, he sold his six-bedroom, 6,148-square-foot home near Coral Gables for $8.3 million. He also owns a luxurious estate in San Diego, complete with a private coffee shop—a nod to his growing coffee business, Bigface. While the legal battle over his Miami lease unfolds, Butler is now focused on finding a new home in the Bay Area.

Jimmy Butler still in search for a home with Golden State

Despite his early success with the Warriors, Jimmy Butler has yet to settle into a new residence in the Bay Area. His first few weeks with the team were spent on the road, joining Golden State in Chicago before traveling to Milwaukee, Dallas, Houston, and Sacramento. It wasn’t until Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks that Butler finally made his home debut at Chase Center.

“First [home] game as a Dub. It’s always good. Now I got to find somewhere to live. I got nowhere to live out here,” Butler said in a video posted by the NBA.

This uncertainty hasn’t seemed to impact Butler’s performance. Since joining the Warriors, he’s helped the team to a 7-1 record, providing a defensive edge and additional playmaking alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

He’s averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. However, his last game against the Orlando Magic wasn’t his best, finishing with just 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists.

With the Warriors heading to Philadelphia for their next matchup, Butler will be looking to put this lawsuit behind him and refocus on basketball. Whether he finds his permanent home in the Bay Area remains to be seen, but for now, he’s proving to be a key piece in Golden State’s push for a deep playoff run.