The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler three times this season, the latest time indefinitely.
The franchise player reportedly walked out of the team’s shootaround after he was informed he wouldn’t be in the starting lineup.
His days in Miami look all but over as both parties may have reached a point of no return.
With Butler available heading toward the NBA trade deadline, one insider reported that there are two likely landing spots for him.
“The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are still considered the two most likely trade destinations for Jimmy Butler, per Anthony Chiang (of the Miami Herald),” NBACentral wrote on X.
The Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors are still considered the two most likely trade destinations for Jimmy Butler, per @Anthony_Chiang pic.twitter.com/BTtF4IHf3g
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 1, 2025
The Warriors could use a helping hand.
They have several young players they can use as trade bait to acquire Butler, and their package could be more enticing than that of the Suns.
However, the Warriors might be hesitant to jeopardize their future for a rental of Butler, who can become a free agent at the end of the season.
The Suns reportedly are attempting to trade Bradley Beal to acquire Butler, but that will be easier said than done.
In addition to Beal’s hefty salary, he has a no-trade clause, and the Heat reportedly aren’t interested in him, so they would need to find a third team to get involved.
Butler and Kevin Durant reportedly are good friends, and landing Butler would likely assure that both of them will sign contract extensions with the Suns.
The trade deadline is less than a week away, and it looks like this will go down to the wire.
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