Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat is linked to be a trade prospect for the Golden State Warriors in the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. According to multiple reports, Butler is being pursued by the Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.
Will the Miami Heat trade Jimmy Butler? The team has suspended the star for the third time amid "detrimental" conduct, fueling NBA trade rumors.
The Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Jimmy Butler could be hurt by the size of the trade market for Bradley Beal, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Phoenix Suns trade target Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefintely by the Miami Heat, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. "The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely, sources tell ESPN.
The Miami Heat reportedly suspended Jimmy Butler a third time after he walked out of shootaround and was informed he would come off the bench.
After being informed of their plans to bring him off the bench and start Haywood Highsmith in his place, Jimmy Butler reportedly walked out of the Heat's shootaround.
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Eager to move on from its disgruntled star, the Heat has been cautiously optimistic about finding a palatable trade to move Jimmy Butler before the Feb. 6 trade deadline and has been engaging several teams beyond Phoenix, which has had difficulty facilitating a deal.
Highsmith recorded 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-106 loss to the Cavaliers. Highsmith tallied double-digit points in Wednesday's loss for the first time since Jan.
This time, the Heat suspended Butler indefinitely, according to league source. This suspension begins with Monday’s matchup against the Magic and will last at least five games up until the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, with anything beyond that determined by the Heat later on if Butler is still on the roster past the trade deadline.
Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.