The NBA has been consumed with Jimmy Butler drama for weeks now, and everyone thought it would come to an end by next week when the trade deadline arrives.
But that might not be the case because behind-the-scenes chaos continues.
According to Brett Siegel, per Legion Hoops, there has been some talk about the Phoenix Suns “pulling away” from a Butler trade.
If that is the truth, it could add a whole new level of complication to the situation.
REPORT: There’s been some chatter of the Suns “pulling away” from Jimmy Butler trade talks, per @BrettSiegelNBA pic.twitter.com/DwOD0eB1Bq
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 30, 2025
When Butler first requested a trade, he made it clear that he would like to play for the Suns.
However, the Suns were having a tough time putting the right sort of package together, especially because Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract, which severely limits the Suns.
But it has lately sounded like they were figuring something out and headed in the right direction.
Maybe they have cold feet, or maybe their priorities have shifted.
There is still a lot of time between now and next week’s deadline, so Suns fans shouldn’t lose all hope.
The Heat recently changed their stance and are now hearing offers from other teams about Butler.
They once wanted a big return in exchange for him but they are so eager to put this chapter behind them that they will listen to all kinds of potential trades.
So even if the talks with Phoenix fall apart, they will have other options.
One way or another, Butler is probably leaving Miami by next week, but he may not be going to Phoenix.
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