As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Miami does have a major trade asset in Butler at their hands. As the deadline nears, here's what the Heat's dream scenario for the 2025 NBA trade deadline would look like.
A new ESPN report indicates why the Grizzlies are open to a Jimmy Butler trade despite reported resistance from Butler to play for the franchise.
For the past few weeks, every Jimmy Butler trade report has contained one common theme: Butler wants out of Miami, but he doesn't want to go to Memphis. For one
While Jimmy Butler will seemingly play for any team other than the Miami Heat, there is reportedly one squad he doesn't want to be part of. Per ESPN's Marc
NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
According to the latest reporting from Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Memphis is “lurking” in trade talks for the 35-year-old. However, there seems to be a wider plan for the team which includes having Butler for a hopeful long playoff run and “free cap space this summer.”
Butler has been with the Heat since 2019. The No. 30 pick by the Chicago Bulls has spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Butler is averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season.
Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.
Could the Memphis Grizzlies still be in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes, even if he doesn't want to play there? Read more here!
The Miami Heat are navigating trade talks for Jimmy Butler, holding out for the best offer as tensions escalate ahead of the deadline.
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.