Jimmy Butler’s latest Heat suspension fuels trade rumors
The Miami Heat are suspended Jimmy Butler for two games, according to ESPN insider Shams Charani. According to insider on Ks“Butler missed the team flight on Wednesday and planned to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami has him at home on a two-game road trip.”
However, there is more to unpack with this one. on tuesday, The Phoenix Suns traded their 2031 first-round pick for three first-round picks to the Utah Jazz. The current Miami forward has made it clear that he wants to play for Phoenix. However, until Tuesday’s deal, they didn’t have the draft capital to make the trade.
at the end of the day, Bradley Beal has the final say with his no-trade clause. Still, there may be a way to reach a deal even with that no-trade clause. For example, the Milwaukee Bucks could be the third team needed to make a trade. After Phoenix’s move, the pieces may be moving to get the deal done. It may be a matter of time before Butler is traded.
How likely are the Heat to trade Jimmy Butler?
It’s hard to say, given that both the organization and Butler are at a crossroads. With Miami team president Pat Riley, he won’t go down without a fight. He brought the fight to Butler, and did not meet his demands. Ultimately, it’s still Riley’s job to keep the team together.
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Luckily, Miami was together despite all the drama and despite Butler returning to the lineup. Still, he could be mentally out of the Heat organization. Moreover, a two-game suspension like this is a bit ominous. A seven-game suspension was justified, but two games means something could happen.
Still, the NBA is a business and the trade wants to be good for Miami. They would trade a superstar if a move were to happen. Trading a superstar for a superstar is unheard of. Regardless, getting draft funds or more roles could work in the Heat’s favor.
After all, they have a way of finding undrafted or underrated players and turning them into stars. As we speak, a deal could be happening. Butler has no intention of staying in Miami, and the team has no desire to keep him. Maybe they found the ideal scenario to make both parties happy.
At this point, it may only be a matter of time before Butler is officially off the Heat and with a new team.
2025-01-22 22:18:00
