While there have been additional issues to come up along the way, the devolving relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat is about money, explains Brian Windhorst. The Heat decided not to offer Butler a two-year, $113 million extension last offseason and his current agitation for a trade is about his desire to secure his next contract. Butler would like a trade to … [Read more...] about Suns Only Team Ready To Pay Jimmy Butler Contract He Seeks
Jimmy Butler Has No Interest In Trade To Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have received word that Jimmy Butler has no interest in being traded by the Miami Heat to their team, sources tell Chris Haynes. Butler can become a free agent in 2025 if he declines his $52 million player option for 25-26. A few other teams have also received similar messaging from Butler. Butler previously was reported to be open to a trade to any team … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Has No Interest In Trade To Grizzlies
Suns ‘Not-So-Secretly’ Trying To Trade Bradley Beal To Third Team To Acquire Jimmy Butler
The Phoenix Suns have a limited set of trade options available to them as a team over the second apron, but they have been one of the NBA's more active teams in scouring the market. The Suns and Jimmy Butler have mutual interest, but any deal would require them trading out Bradley Beal. Beal has a no-trade clause and two extra seasons remaining on his contract after this … [Read more...] about Suns ‘Not-So-Secretly’ Trying To Trade Bradley Beal To Third Team To Acquire Jimmy Butler
Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Rejoin Team After Suspension If He Isn’t Traded
Jimmy Butler will be expected to play for the Miami Heat again following his seven-game suspension if he is not traded by then, a source tells the Miami Herald. Butler will be eligible to play again when the Heat return from their six-game road trip to play the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 17. Miami isn't interested in letting Butler remain away from the team while paying him the … [Read more...] about Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Rejoin Team After Suspension If He Isn’t Traded
Heat Have No Interest In Bradley Beal Due To No Trade Clause
The Miami Heat have had Jimmy Butler trade discussions with several teams over the last week. One of the interested teams is the Phoenix Suns, but Bradley Beal's no-trade clause is a sticking point in a possible trade. For one, Beal has to approve of any deal, or he can use his no-trade clause to block it. The second issue is that Miami doesn't want to take on Beal, given his … [Read more...] about Heat Have No Interest In Bradley Beal Due To No Trade Clause