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The NBA trade rumors are starting to pick up after the latest news of the Sacramento Kings listening to offers for De’Aaron Fox. The Kings’ star guard will be a free agent next season, but there had been rumblings that he may not sign an extension with the team depending on what direction they’re headed […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to be mentioned as a team that could potentially get in the trade mix for suspended Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel previously reported the possibility of the Bucks being a Butler suitor, and Marc Stein noted earlier this week that rival teams are still wondering if they will […]

While the trade odyssey between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, it will undoubtedly intensify with the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming ahead. The Heat are betting favorites to land Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox, though they are not his preferred destination. Therefore, the team has a new strategy to focus on in terms […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the most talked about teams in the NBA coming into this season after a massive offseason that saw them acquire star forward Paul George. However, things haven’t gone to plan so far this year. A combination of injuries to all three of Philadelphia’s stars combined with a lack of […]

The Miami Heat’s ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler have reportedly involved discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Julius Randle potentially being a key piece in a trade package. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Heat remain interested in the Timberwolves’ star forward as part of the trade saga surrounding Butler. Begley noted that Miami […]

No matter where you look, you can’t escape Jimmy Butler’s trade rumors. With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, the Miami Heat are pressed for time to make a massive decision on the star’s future, especially after suspending him for the third time this season. Although the Phoenix Suns have been mentioned as the […]

Jimmy Butler’s current tiff with the Miami Heat isn’t the first time he’s had drama with his team. The six-time All-Star also burnt bridges with the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. Former Wolves teammate Jeff Teague sounded off about what Butler is going through, via the Club 520 Podcast. […]

NBA insider Brian Windhorst says the Miami Heat are going to trade Jimmy Butler. Windhorst made the comments on the ESPN sports talk show First Take Tuesday morning. "Jimmy Butler's gonna get traded." 😳 @WindhorstESPN says he's "more sure than ever" that the Miami Heat will trade Jimmy Butler and that teams could acquire him […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic in a double-overtime thriller led by their main stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro as they look to quiet all the noise surrounding the team. On the same day that the Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for an indefinite amount of time, it didn’t stop them from […]

MIAMI – On the day that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely, the team beat the Orlando Magic in the ultimate rollercoaster in double overtime, 125-119. While the goal for the Heat was to downplay the situation away from the team, there is no doubt the victory will give them major momentum heading […]

The Miami Heat suspended star Jimmy Butler after walking out of Monday’s practice. This prompted a reaction from his agent. Bernard Lee, who has been Butler’s agent since the 2016-17 season, made a comment about the suspension, which will have his client go unpaid during its duration. He referenced a Christmas party gone expensive due […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler, Spoelstra is more focused on the team in the locker room. Butler was eligible to play Monday […]

The Miami Heat have once again suspended Jimmy Butler for the third time this season after he walked out of practice earlier when he was informed that he wouldn’t be starting. It has been a very stressful situation for the Heat, but some people are getting a laugh out of this mess, including Kevin Love. […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Butler, who was expected to rejoin the Heat on Monday night for their game against the Orlando Magic after serving a two-game suspension, did participate in shootaround. However, after being informed that he was being moved to the bench in […]

The Phoenix Suns have been the main team mentioned in Jimmy Butler trade talks, but there are others that could possibly make a play for him. The Milwaukee Bucks is one team that could surprise people, and some are wondering if they’ll make the move, according to Marc Stein. “The Bucks still can’t trade for […]

Everyone and their mother knows that Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, they’ll most likely need more than one trade partner to get a deal done, thanks in large part to the NBA’s new salary cap rules. The Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit […]

With the Miami Heat facing the Orlando Magic on Monday night, there will be a lot of attention on the playing status regarding Jimmy Butler. While the Heat star is expected to be available for the contest after his two-game suspension, there is still some uncertainty if he will start, come off the bench, or […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night, all eyes will once again be on star Jimmy Butler as he has been the face of trade talks in the NBA. Butler had been serving a two-game suspension where he is now eligible to come back and play for the team before […]

It looks like the Miami Heat are still trying to find a team to trade Jimmy Butler to, and it’s apparently going to take more than one team if they send him to the Phoenix Suns. That is Butler’s preferred option, but in order to make it work, Bradley Beal will have to waive his […]

As the Miami Heat expect Jimmy Butler to return to the lineup on Monday, that drama has overshadowed how exceptional of a year it has been for Tyler Herro. Subsequently, as the Heat’s All-Star hopeful hopes to get his first nod, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the team’s 106-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets […]

As the trade deadline looms ahead for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, there are still games to be played for the team with the question remaining if the 35-year-old will contribute. Coming off Butler’s two-game suspension from the Heat, the “expectation” is that he will come back to the team with the chance of playing […]

The Miami Heat were expected to be a contender in the Eastern Conference this year, similar to how they’ve been competitive for the past few seasons. However, the relationship between the organization and Jimmy Butler has turned sour. This is taking a toll on the team, as the Heat are posting a 22-22 record, which […]

With the days leading up to the NBA trade deadline going by, one of the biggest dominoes to fall will be Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Butler has already requested a trade from the Heat, and the Heat have also suspended Butler twice this month. Amid all the trade drama, Butler holds fond feelings for […]

As the trade deadline approaches for the Memphis Grizzlies to bolster their roster, fans are wondering what the dream scenario would be. While the Grizzlies try to find the best trades for their team, there is no doubt that the best-case scenario would be for them to land Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Once again, […]

As the Miami Heat face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday evening, it could be another opportunity for rookie Pelle Larsson to be in the starting lineup as he was there last Thursday amidst another suspension for Jimmy Butler. While the Heat lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in that game, Larsson would celebrate making his first […]

Amid trade speculation and a suspension, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a heated exchange that went viral on social media. After the Heat released a statement about Butler’s second suspension, Butler was seen in public at the Reserve Padel Club in New York.  The Heat are on the road facing the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. […]

The Miami Heat were originally expected to compete for a playoff spot this year, especially when Jimmy Butler remained with the team. However, since then, things have taken a catastrophic turn. Based on the surface, it looks like the relationship between Butler and the Heat organization has fallen apart. As a result, the former wants […]

Despite a hot start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors quickly fell back to earth. Currently, the team sits at the 11th seed with a 22-22 win-loss card. The injuries started to hit, and the team’s young guns weren’t exactly ripe enough to be in a win-now situation. Let’s not forget that Stephen […]

As the Miami Heat still deal with trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, they also had to succumb to losing on the Milwaukee Bucks’ home floor disappointingly, 125-96. The Heat lost to a Bucks team that arrived via plane on that same day hours before tip-off as they were coming from New Orleans which has been […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Miami Heat lineup has stirred up intense debates, especially on Inside the NBA. The latest controversy stems from Butler’s suspension after he missed a team flight, leaving his team shorthanded for a road trip. On Thursday night, Shaquille O’Neal and his co-hosts dove into a fiery exchange about the star […]

As the Golden State Warriors have been connected to Jimmy Butler and trade rumors for the longest time, there seems to be some clarity in their possible pursuit. While former players such as Shaquille O’Neal want to see the Warriors trade for Butler, the latest reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel puts that notion to bed. […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, the team’s name has been around when speaking about the trade sweepstakes for Jimmy Butler. While Butler reportedly doesn’t want to go to the Grizzlies, the organization is still active in possibly acquiring the Miami Heat star. According to the latest reporting from […]

Jimmy Butler wants a trade from the Miami Heat. This is also what Pat Riley and the Heat want. Unfortunately for Butler and his current organization, the NBA trade deadline has suddenly turned into a state of purgatory for both sides due to salary restraints and cap room. Ah yes, cap room. Remember that setting […]

The sailing has not exactly been smooth for the Miami Heat and star small forward Jimmy Butler throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. The Heat – sitting at 21-21 – are holding on to a spot in the Play-in Tournament but have only had Butler for 25 of those games. Butler recently received a two-game suspension […]

With the trade deadline approaching, the Phoenix Suns have had their names involved with Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic rumors . After all, the Suns benched both Beal and Nurkic at the start of the year. It signaled the point of no return for the franchise. Although they had been struggling, benching Beal […]

The trade saga involving Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took another turn on Thursday, as Marc Spears provided new details about the star forward’s preferences during ESPN’s NBA Today. “I was told today from someone close to the situation that his wish list is just out of Miami… with exception to Memphis,” Spears reported. […]

With the continued drama involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, one who has commented on the recent events is the team’s leading scorer Tyler Herro. As the Heat guard is set to return Thursday when the Heat takes on the Milwaukee Bucks, he would speak about the ongoing situation involving his long-time teammate in Butler. […]

Jimmy Butler seemed unbothered by his latest suspension from the Miami Heat, choosing instead to enjoy a night out with comedian Andrew Schulz and other celebrities, per TMZ. Hours after the Heat announced his two-game suspension for missing the team’s flight to Milwaukee, Butler made a surprise appearance at the Reserve Cup Draft and Dinner […]