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The Miami Heat are on a mission to find a trade partner for Jimmy Butler, and there could be several teams looking to acquire his services. Butler has already named a few teams that he would prefer, such as the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and the Houston Rockets. Some of those teams […]

Gilbert Arenas did not hold back on his criticism of Heat president Pat Riley over the recent drama involving star forward Jimmy Butler. The former All Star is joining a chorus of ex-players, such as Demarcus Cousins, who are blaming the Heat president for the franchise’s current situation. Miami now seems to be in an […]

DeMarcus Cousins criticized Miami Heat president Pat Riley during a recent appearance on FanDuel’s ‘Run It Back’, citing past treatment of superstar players as a concern for the organization’s future. Cousins’ remarks came amid ongoing trade drama surrounding Jimmy Butler, who was suspended last week following a reported trade request. Chandler Parsons asked Cousins if […]

News keeps happening about Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat. The newest addition to the crew is Bill Simmons, who said something interesting on his podcast. He explained that Butler could be traded relatively soon and to an unexpected team. “The Butler trade is going to happen this week,” Simmons said. “I […]

The Houston Rockets have become one of the most exciting teams in the league this season.As of this writing, they boast a 23-12 record that has firmly placed them among the Western Conference’s elite. After several years of rebuilding and nurturing their young core, the Rockets are proving they are ready to take the next […]

The writing is on the wall for Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Miami Heat. Butler was the star of the show for the Heat during their runs to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, but the relationship between the two parties looks like it truly is beyond saving. Butler expressed his frustrations with the […]

As the basketball world awaits a finality of the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the question remains of the teams that are most interested in trading for the star. While the Golden State Warriors were at one time linked to Butler, they are said to back off as it’s the Phoenix Suns […]

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, there is apparently some hesitation from insiders that one will […]

As the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there is no doubt that the discourse between fans has amplified with some picking sides between management and the star. While the Heat are looking to move past the outside noise, the lasting impact from the fans has resulted in the change to Butler’s […]

MIAMI – Saturday night was a frustrating one for the Miami Heat as they lost to the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion, 136-100, as it also marked the first game of Jimmy Butler’s suspension. As the Heat are trying to put the Butler drama past them, they now embark on a six-game road trip and […]

MIAMI – It was a painstaking Saturday night as the Miami Heat lost by 36 points to the struggling Utah Jazz in the first contest without Jimmy Butler since he’s serving his seven-game suspension. As the Heat deal with the trade situation involving Butler, some could point to the drama as what led to the […]

As the fallout continues involving the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the team suffered a loss to the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion, 136-100, on Saturday night. After the debacle involving the Heat giving Butler a seven-game suspension, this loss won’t help in quieting the outside noise. pic.twitter.com/5lYQVVUbnS — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2025 […]

Miami Heat Forward Jimmy Butler might not go to the Golden State Warriors. However, the Warriors could also be interested in Nikola Vucevic, and head coach Steve Kerr echoed that sentiment. Before Golden State’s Saturday game, he explained his rationale about where they stand in the trade market. “For me, it’s let’s see what we […]

MIAMI – As the drama unfolds between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra has broken his silence and commented on the recent events. Spoelstra would speak before the Heat took on the Utah Jazz which marks the first game of Butler’s suspension as the coach expressed his thoughts on what the […]

The Golden State Warriors started the 2024-25 campaign strong but have since struggled, going just 3-7 in their last 10 games. While they already swung a trade for Dennis Schroder to help their backcourt, it’s clear that Stephen Curry desperately needs a co-star. He can’t continue to do it all on his own. The Dubs […]

As the Miami Heat face the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the talk around the organization has been around Jimmy Butler and the recent developments involving trade talks and his seven-game suspension. The Heat’s captain Bam Adebayo spoke at Saturday’s shootaround about a number of topics centered around his teammate in Butler. Adebayo and Butler […]

Everyone loves a Cinderella story, especially when they play for your hometown team. Thankfully for Fedex Forum fans, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s disrespected Memphis Grizzlies have a storybook rookie season unfolding this season. Jaylen Wells might even be worth mentioning with Morant and Jackson Jr. as off-limits assets through the NBA Trade Deadline. […]

As the trade talks between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler heat up due to recent developments, people now speculate which team will be the next destination for the star. The betting favorite for Butler is the Golden State Warriors, but due to the latest reporting, fans should not expect a deal like this to […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler is so unhappy with his current situation that the trade rumors surrounding him have officially become a trade demand. While Butler initially listed the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, or Dallas Mavericks as his preferred trade destinations earlier in the season, he is now open to moving anywhere in the […]

Jimmy Butler will be playing for another team soon, that much is guaranteed. Following the Miami Heat’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers, a game in which Butler didn’t play a single minute in the fourth quarter yet again, the 35-year-old star reached the end of his rope with the team, saying that it’s impossible […]

The focus of the Miami Heat’s season has devolved from what is actually happening on the basketball court to what is happening off of it. The Jimmy Butler situation in Miami has quickly gone from bad to worse, and now the Heat star has officially requested a trade out of Miami. After Butler’s trade request […]

After the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games, the NBA Player’s Association (NBAPA) is ready to take action against Miami. As a result, they filed a grievance to dispute the move, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Although they filed the grievance, the process is lengthy and might not even be completed when […]

The Jimmy Butler saga in Miami has gone from bad to worse, as the Heat star has now been suspended for seven games after publicly stating his displeasure with the franchise after their 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Shortly after the press conference, where Butler stated that he was unhappy playing […]

The Miami Heat have suspended All-Star forward Jimmy Butler seven games for what is being labeled as “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team,” the Heat released in a statement on Friday night. “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of […]

No matter how much Jimmy Butler wants nothing to do with the Miami Heat, a deal might not happen, according to Lou Williams. The former NBA guard detailed how Miami has the leverage in any trade situation. “The cards are still in Pat Riley’s hands… Jimmy’s gonna have to find another way to find his […]

The Jimmy Butler potential trade saga continues, courtesy of Shams Charania of ESPN. After stating that Butler was unhappy with the Miami Heat, it sparked a back-and-forth with Butler’s agent. Regardless, Charania doubled down on his comments and added more to the story. After Butler requested a trade from the Heat, the ESPN NBA insider […]

With Jimmy Butler officially requesting a trade from the Miami Heat, the next big question is who will be the next team he plays for. Butler has already given a list of teams that he’d prefer which included the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets. As of now, it looks like […]

Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Miami Heat. Once Pat Riley made his offseason comments about Butler needing to keep his mouth shut if he wasn’t playing in the team’s playoff series, and after failing to agree to terms on a new extension, the writing appeared on the wall for this marriage to […]

Charles Barkley didn’t hold back when addressing Jimmy Butler’s unhappiness with the Miami Heat. During a segment on Inside the NBA, Barkley called Butler’s desire to leave Miami the “worst-kept secret” in basketball, SI reports. His comments came after Butler expressed frustration with his situation and reports confirmed he’s seeking a trade. Barkley explained that […]

The final straw of the Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat fiasco happened after they lost to the Indiana Pacers at home 128-115. Butler spoke postgame and basically said that he wasn’t happy playing for the team. “I want to see me getting my joy back playing basketball. Wherever that may be, we’ll find out […]

Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler is unhappy, signaling a trade from his team that Heat president Pat Riley is reluctant to honor. Butler requested the trade after the Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers, 128-115. He says he’s playing joyless basketball and doesn’t see that changing with his current team. The final straw for Butler […]

Jimmy Butler sent a strong signal to the Miami Heat organization that he wanted to play somewhere else. Somewhere away from South Beach. Following the Heat’s 128-115 home loss at the hands of Tyrese Haliburton and the visiting Indiana Pacers, Butler insinuated to reporters that he’s lost his joy in playing the sport and that […]

Could the marriage between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat be coming to an end? It certainly sounded like it following Thursday’s blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers, 128-115. One in which Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history. Butler has often been the topic of potential trade talks. Following the game, he was asked […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, 128-115, Jimmy Butler did not hold back on his feelings about his current state with the team. It was another off-night for Butler who saw his role diminish after coming back from a stomach illness that kept him out five games […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in the first game of a back-to-back with Jimmy Butler back, they lost the second, falling to the Indiana Pacers, 128-115. It would be an off night for Butler who is the face of trade speculation this season, having another game […]

MIAMI – Wednesday night marked the return of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of a back-to-back, 119-108. Butler had dealt with a stomach illness that made him miss the last five games as well as being the face of trade speculation in the NBA […]

Head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 without Jimmy Butler in the fourth quarter. The looming question for most fans was why? Tyler Herro led the Heat with a team-high 32 points on 11-of-22 shooting, which led to Bam Adebayo’s ringing All-Star nod endorsement postgame. However, it didn’t […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-108, with the return of Jimmy Butler after a five-game absence, it was the performance of Tyler Herro that once again impressed. The Heat’s All-Star hopeful in Herro once again made a mark in showing the league that he should be one which led […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat welcomed back Jimmy Butler after a five-game absence, they started the year positively as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-108. While the rumors about Butler and the Heat will continue, the team will look to stack the wins in 2025 as Wednesday night was a step in the […]