Butler is averaging 18.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 4.9 APG for Miami this season. The Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Phoenix Suns have also been mentioned as preferred destinations, with the Warriors and Suns seeming like the favorites.

As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more debate among ESPN analysts.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has heard enough of the Jimmy Butler trade rumors. One day after ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Butler prefers a trade out of Miami, Riley issued a blunt statement through the Heat’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Jimmy Butler is nothing if not dramatic. When he wanted to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2018, he went out of his way to embarrass his teammates in a now infamous training camp practice and immediately followed that up with an interview.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the subject of trade speculation for over a month now. When asked if he wants to remain in Miami, here's what Butler said

As trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the forward responded Tuesday with “that’s a good question” when asked by reporters whether he wants to stay in Miami.

The Miami Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday. "We usually don't comment on rumors, but

We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and

Jimmy Butler plans to play for the Miami Heat on Wednesday. And after that, who knows. The good news for the Heat: Butler declared himself healthy again after what he described as a fairly severe illness for more than a week and said he will return to the lineup when Miami hosts New Orleans on New Year’s Night.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier,

Jimmy Butler is one of the hottest names around the NBA as we approach the trade deadline on Feb. 6. A lot can happen until then, but of late Butler’s name has been involved in plenty of trade rumors.