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The Miami Heat have agreed to trade six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler to the Golden State in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, Lindy Waters III and a protected first-round pick ahead of the NBA trade deadline, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Upon being traded to the Warriors, Butler has also […]

The Golden State Warriors have been aggressively pursuing a trade for Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Despite ongoing communication between the two teams, Durant has made it clear that he holds no desire to reunite with Golden State, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. League sources with direct […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently scouring the trade market for another star to pair alongside Stephen Curry for the twilight years of his career. For a while, it looked like that star was going to be Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler; however, recently, reports surfaced from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that Butler did not want […]

As the Miami Heat face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back, there are mere hours left until Thursday’s trade deadline. With Heat star Jimmy Butler the face of trade talks, that situation has been surrounding the team as Bam Adebayo has been the calming voice in the locker […]

One of the biggest names expected to be moved before the upcoming trade deadline is Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. The trade saga between the two sides has been drawn out for a couple of months now, with Butler being particular about which team he lands with. One team he’s not interested in joining is […]

The buzz surrounding a Kevin Durant trade is only getting louder with the 2025 NBA trade deadline just a day away. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that the Golden State Warriors are going all out for a Durant reunion, and Jake Fischer writes at The Stein Line that there’s a “rising belief” a KD trade really […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to evaluate all of their options to improve their immediate outlook ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. In doing so, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, once a two-time Finals MVP with the Warriors, has rapidly emerged as Golden State’s main priority ahead of the deadline, multiple league sources […]

It might seem like the Lakers are the premiere destination for an NBA superstar right now after their blockbuster trade to land Luka Doncic, but believe it or not, not everyone wants to join LeBron James in glitzy LA to don the purple and gold. Despite the number of league-altering big names the Lakers have […]

The Miami Heat are looking to ship out Jimmy Butler ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, and the star is sending an urgent message to the franchise with the clock ticking, according to Chris Haynes. “Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy, and ready to continue his career and […]

While the NBA still recovers from the aftershocks of the mind-boggling Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers trade, several big names remain on the market, including that of Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler. Butler has made no secrets of his desire to take his talents out of South Beach, but as of yet, […]

It is seen as an inevitability that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will be traded before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA Trade Deadline, and ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said that his focus is solely on ending up with the Phoenix Suns, to the degree that he has nixed deals to go to other good situations […]

Ever since Klay Thompson moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have been looking for another star to pair with Stephen Curry. They’ve been linked to seemingly every big name on the trade market, and a blockbuster deal seems inevitable ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Stars are being moved left […]

The Milwaukee Bucks remain linked to Jimmy Butler as the February 6 NBA Trade deadline creeps closer. But Kyle Kuzma might be the player more likely to end up in Milwaukee. The Bucks may have redirected their attention to the Washington Wizards forward, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday. “There has been little fresh […]

Jimmy Butler has NBA fans on pins and needles wondering if he’s the next superstar to get traded. The league already watched Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis swap places in Saturday night’s shocking trade. The Miami Heat star is anticipated to be dealt next. Butler looked like he had a destination lined up Sunday. The […]

Nothing will come close to the trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Miami Heat’s decision with Jimmy Butler looms large as well ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, and the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have held exploratory talks with Miami regarding a deal. “The Grizzlies, for […]

Before the closing hours of Feb. 1, 2025, a Luka Doncic trade seemed impossible. As one of the best players in the NBA at only age 25, it was widely assumed that the star point guard was untradeable, and fans believed that the Dallas Mavericks would laugh in the face of any general manager trying […]

It’s safe to say that the Memphis Grizzlies mean business this year. They’ve emerged as one of the favorites in the Western Conference with their 31-15 record, good for third-best. It’s clear that Memphis is keen on carving out a deeper playoff run compared to the past few seasons. But for as strong as the […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most heavily scrutinized trades in sports history. Fans simply can’t wrap their heads around why Dallas would trade a 25-year-old with a borderline Hall of Fame résumé for Anthony Davis — who is injury-prone and a few years removed from […]

What just happened? Between this and all of the explicits words attached to it, these were the types of messages conveyed across the NBA on Saturday night when news broke of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The league as a whole is in shock, but with […]

Jimmy Butler does not appear to be sweating his latest Miami Heat suspension too much. Five games into his third suspension of the season, Butler was seen courtside at the Feb. 1 San Diego State-Wyoming college basketball game. San Diego State hosted the game in the Viejas Arena. Butler was recognized by the CBS Sports […]

As the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the star’s agent Bernie Lee had to make clear surrounding the narrative that his client delayed the team flight to Milwaukee which caused the second suspension on Jan. 22. With Butler serving his third suspension this month, the agent would even provide proof via […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat embark on a four-game road trip that starts Saturday night, the team could potentially look different when they come back home to play on Feb. 10. With the drama between the Heat and Jimmy Butler ongoing, the trade deadline on Feb. 6 approaches faster by the day as star […]

Kevin Love has been a steadying presence in Miami, but not just in the way most would expect from a veteran forward. As the Heat navigate a season riddled with internal tension, most notably the ongoing saga surrounding Jimmy Butler, Love has taken on an unexpected role: comedic relief. His Instagram activity has turned into […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly still have a “genuine interest” in acquiring Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, despite previous reports indicating that Butler does not want to play in Memphis. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Grizzlies remain intrigued by the possibility of trading for Butler as the February 6 trade deadline approaches. Memphis has […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett delivered a harsh take on Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s situation with team president Pat Riley. Amid the Butler and Riley saga and trade speculation, Garnett went on a rant against Butler’s actions that he deems as detrimental to the team and the NBA. Garnett called Butler’s actions unprofessional, […]

The holiday season was largely unkind to the Phoenix Suns, but they are back on track after a successful January slate. The team has won five of its last seven games and is only two and a half games out of sixth place in the conference standings. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are taking care […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly emerged as a potential trade suitor for Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. With the Miami Heat actively exploring Butler trade scenarios, the Pelicans have entered discussions about a potential swap involving Brandon Ingram. According to The Stein Line, league sources indicate that after […]

With under one week until the NBA trade deadline, a level of unpredictability still exists due to how quickly everything shifts during this time of the year. Not too long ago, Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals. Now, his time with the Heat is coming to an end in the ugliest […]

As Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox headline the two biggest players who are available ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a good chance that they will not be traded for each other, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “As the Kings front office continues to canvass the league for solutions to their uncertain future, with […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointingly, 126-106, they now embark on a four-game road trip, looking to get back on track. Though it was a rough outing for the Heat against the Cavaliers, the team has a chance to start anew on the road as Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, […]

As the Golden State Warriors have been rumored to be back involved in Jimmy Butler trade talks since the Miami Heat’s asking price went down, there seem to be worries among Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr about his fit on the team, according to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor. “My league sources say Stephen […]

Former NBA All-Star and analyst Gilbert Arenas shared his opinion on the drama surrounding Miami Heat president Pat Riley and his forward Jimmy Butler. As many speculate, the list of teams Riley could trade Butler to, Arenas blasted the stigma surrounding Heat Culture that Hall of Fame-caliber players fueled. This materialized in championships spearheaded by […]

As the Miami Heat are connected to Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox after reports of the guard possibly being moved ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, Bam Adebayo could be a key factor in the decision. The Heat were even favored at one point to acquire Fox with one of the reasons being the […]

MIAMI – One day before Miami Heat star Tyler Herro finds out if he is an All-Star or not, the team loses to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106. As the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the team is still finding a way to find some semblance and consistency. Herro would […]

The clock is ticking on a potential trade involving disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. The Heat have until Thursday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM ET to send the former Marquette Golden Eagles star somewhere via a trade, but there’s just not much clarity on that front at the moment. Moving Butler is going to […]

The Golden State Warriors seem to be back in trade talks so they can improve their team, as Jimmy Butler was once an option they were looking at. After the Miami Heat lowered the asking price for Butler, the Warriors have been rumored to be back in trying to acquire Butler, but they are also […]

Where is Jimmy Butler going to be traded? The Miami Heat are officially on the clock, as they have until Thursday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM ET to find the right deal involving Butler. In what has turned out to be the storyline of the 2024-25 NBA season to this point, the Heat have one […]

The Washington Wizards have a Kyle Kuzma dilemma as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches, but what does that have to do with Jimmy Butler? It’s simple: both the Wizards and Miami Heat can turn their disgruntled veterans into long-term assets if they play their cards right. That’s why Washington reportedly wants to “facilitate” […]

Amid Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s indefinite suspension for disorderly conduct, he’s gone viral on social media for his jobless narrative since Miami announced its suspension. Butler jokingly posted a picture of Thomas Mikal Ford, who famously played Tommy in Martin Lawrence’s show and was known for claiming a job no one could confirm. Then, […]