While Jimmy Butler will seemingly play for any team other than the Miami Heat, there is reportedly one squad he doesn't want to be part of. Per ESPN's Marc
Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.
According to the latest reporting from Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Memphis is “lurking” in trade talks for the 35-year-old. However, there seems to be a wider plan for the team which includes having Butler for a hopeful long playoff run and “free cap space this summer.”
Jimmy Butler has been at the center of trade talks this season, setting himself up to be the biggest name that is expected to be moved before the February 6 trade deadline.
The Miami Heat are currently trying to find the right deal so they can put an end to the Jimmy Butler saga. But until now, it hasn't been clear what exactly they are looking for. According to Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN,
The Grizzlies are "lurking" as a potential suitor for Heat star Jimmy Butler, according Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of
The Memphis Grizzlies are rumored to be interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler, but Butler doesn't seem to be returning the love.
The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but still have the third-best record in the Western Conference. At 24-14, Memphis has done
Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.
NBA rumors reveal Jimmy Butler's trade request excludes the Memphis Grizzlies, adding tension to his ongoing saga with the Miami Heat.
Memphis was a popular potential trade landing spot for Butler when talks of him requesting a trade materialized over the past month. However, a source indicated to The Commercial Appeal that the Grizzlies were not heavily involved in talks for Butler after an initial report indicated the Heat star had no interest in Memphis.