The Miami Heat are in the middle of the latest Jimmy Butler relocation saga, as he has lit the team on fire with drama. He was just suspended from the team for the third time this season after walking out on a team shootaround once he was informed that Haywood Highsmith would be starting over him.
Recent reports indicate that the Miami Heat's cap strategy is setting the stage for a potential pursuit of Luka Doncic in 2026.
The NBA announced the participants for their annual Rising Stars Challenge, which consists of young players making a mark across the NBA. All participants are either rookies, sophomores, or in the NBA G-League.
The Miami Heat extended their NBA winning streak with a victory over the Orlando Magic, despite Jimmy Butler serving his third suspension. Regarding this situation, the team has reportedly taken additional steps to accelerate Butler’s departure.
The Miami Heat continue to engage in talks for potentially trading Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for a third time after walking out of practice. Recent negotiations reportedly include a lower asking price.
The Dallas Mavericks are considered one of the top options to pair the six-time All-Star with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
In the final days before the trade deadline, the Miami Heat are one team everyone around the league has zeroed in on.
Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Heat, leading to speculation that he will be traded before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
Dereck Lively II is the Mavericks' starting center when he's healthy and not in foul trouble, but it's worth having a quality backup for those concerns. But Gafford is making a little over $13 million this season and is likely viewed as a much more valuable asset than Maxi Kleber.
The Mavericks believe that superstar Luka Doncic will be back on the court from his calf injury before the All-Star break in February.
The Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games, citing a "continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team."
The Miami Heat-Jimmy Butler trade saga is dragging on as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches. Following the Heat's 106-96 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, forward Nikola Jovic spoke to the media.