The Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler once again, and this time for two games amid more prevalent trade rumors.
Jimmy Butler is suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has played his final game for the franchise.
The Heat will suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after missing the team flight, his second suspension this month, Shams Charania reported.
Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.
The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.
Jimmy Butler wears his heart on his sleeve, or sometimes on his feet! The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to leave the Miami Heat. Both his recent comments and performances point towards that direction.
The Phoenix Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, the teams announced.
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The Miami Heat trade rumors continue to keep chugging as we approach next month's trade deadline. Amid the Jimmy Butler trade saga, the Heat are eager to acquire a consistent scorer opposite Tyler Herro.
BROOKLYN – The Phoenix Suns are acquiring multiple first-round draft picks from the Utah Jazz to put themselves in a better position to make a trade. The Suns are sending their 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz for three first-round selections, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Tuesday evening. The Suns announced the trade later in the day.
According to Shams Charania on ESPN, the Suns are trading their 2031 first-rounder to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks. Phoenix are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.