Depending on how you process any recent Heat news, that latter point feels correct, given some of Butler’s relationships with players on Miami’s roster. That is especially true of younger contributors who have grown to see Butler as a mentor no matter his team-related drama or level of candor.

The NBA trade deadline draws closer by the day, and as always, the transaction cycle remains headlined by the same small group of players. On Monday, the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a shootaround upon receiving the news that he would be benched.

Where will the Heat send Jimmy Butler before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Here are five trades Miami must consider making.

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a rollercoaster last 24 hours. After flying into New Orleans, the team saw its clash with the lowly Pelicans indefinitely postponed

As the NBA trade deadline looms, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh team up to talk the hottest trade rumors, the latest on Jimmy Butler, which teams should start tanking and more.

Where will Jimmy Butler end up before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Only four teams realistically make the most sense to acquire the disgruntled veteran wing.

Milwaukee could very well be the right spot. Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson Jr. both provide nice balance on both ends for the Bucks, but neither has the scoring creation ability that Grant does; the veteran would easily slide into one of those starting spots for Milwaukee.

The Jimmy Butler trade saga is dominating NBA discourse. The veteran forward has requested a trade out of South Beach and recently earned himself an indefinite suspension. Naturally, the Golden State Warriors have been linked with a potential move to pair Butler with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

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.

MIAMI – One day before Miami Heat star Tyler Herro finds out if he is an All-Star or not, the team loses to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106. As the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the team is still finding a way to find some semblance and consistency.