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Jimmy Butler has been disappointed with the Miami Heat primarily because the team declined to give him a two-year, $113 million contract extension this past summer, sources tell the Miami Herald. Butler was open to signing a deal early in the negotiating window, but his mindset changed when it wasn't immediately offered. ESPN reported on Christmas Day that Butler now prefers to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Disappointed Heat Didn’t Offer Extension, Publicly Deny Trade Rumors

While there are limited pathways to a workable trade involving the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, sources tell the Arizona Republic that there continue to be conversations. Butler has listed the Suns as one of his preferred trade destinations. Any trade involving Butler going to the Suns almost certainly would require the inclusion of Bradley Beal, who has a … [Read more...] about Suns Continue To Have Jimmy Butler Trade Conversations

Jimmy Butler prefers a trade from the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Butler, however, hasn't requested a trade from the Heat at this point but is ready for his exit. Butler has $49 million on his contract with the Heat for this season and a $52 million player option for 2025-26 after the two sides failed to reach an extension last … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade From Heat By Deadline

The Miami Heat are converting Keshad Johnson from a Two-Way contract to a standard NBA contract. Johnson is averaging 21.2 points and 8.3 reboudns in the G League with Sioux Falls. Johnson has also appeared in two games with the Heat. Johnson went undrafted in 2024 out of Arizona and is represented by Aaron Turner. … [Read more...] about Keshad Johnson Converted By Heat From Two-Way To Two-Year NBA Deal

Dru Smith has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the 24-25 season. Smith is on a Two-Way contract and was on the cusp of a standard NBA contract. Smith had recovered from a torn ACL just over a year ago. Smith went undrafted out of Missouri in 2021. Smith had appeared in 13 games with the Heat, averaging 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 … [Read more...] about Dru Smith Out For Season With Torn Achilles