Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will only ramp up in terms of speculation. The most recent turn was a few days ago, where the Heat announced they suspended Butler for seven games while also confirming they would entertain trade offers (after previously denying so).
The Miami Heat acquire a lockdown defender from a Western Conference contender in the following proposed trade.
In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.
Despite both sides seemingly having interest in a move, it reportedly isn't a foregone conclusion that the Miami Heat will deal Jimmy Butler prior to the
Miami Heat saga has devolved to a level that few would have expected, given the reputations of both the player and the team. But it appears
The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games and say they will seek to trade him. The Heat say the suspension was for “conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks.
Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court after greeting Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Indiana Pacers were expected to sit well above .500 coming off a season where they reached the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, the Pacers are the No. 8
As the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, fans of the basketball world are wondering when a possible trade could happen, officially ending the marriage between the two. Even though Butler has indicated to the Heat that he wants to be traded,
The Miami Heat are open to trading Jimmy Butler. Butler seems to want to play somewhere besides Miami. But trading him might not be so simple. Sam Vecenie