The Toronto Raptors have made it known to rival teams that they are interested in being involved in trades as a facilitator. In particular, Toronto would like to get involved in a multi-team deal where the Miami Heat trade Jimmy Butler. "They want to get involved in any Jimmy Butler trade," one general manager told Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Raptors are reportedly … [Read more...] about Heat Interested In Bruce Brown As Raptors Motivated To Participate In Jimmy Butler Trade
Suns Continue To Have Trading For Jimmy Butler As Top Priority
The Phoenix Suns continue to have trading for Jimmy Butler as their top objective, sources tell ESPN. This week, the Suns traded their 2031 first round pick to the Utah Jazz for three lower-value first round picks. The Suns will need to send out Bradley Beal and his no-trade clause in any deal that nets them Butler, which has made constructing a workable trade scenario … [Read more...] about Suns Continue To Have Trading For Jimmy Butler As Top Priority
Jimmy Butler Open To Playing Anywhere But Miami Or Memphis
On Thursday's episode of NBA Today, ESPN's Marc J. Spears gave some insight into where Jimmy Butler is at with his trade request. Butler reportedly is open to playing for any team except for the Miami Heat or Memphis Grizzlies. It was also reiterated that the Heat star's preferred destination remains the Phoenix Suns. It's unclear why Butler isn't interested in a deal to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Open To Playing Anywhere But Miami Or Memphis
Mark Bartelstein: Bradley Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Bradley Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein refuted reports that Beal would waive his no-trade clause for the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, or Heat, adding that the rumors were "created out of thin air." "Brad's entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns," added Bartelstein. Bartelstein did add that Beal would never say never … [Read more...] about Mark Bartelstein: Bradley Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Jimmy Butler Situation With Heat Has Become ‘Ugly’, ‘Bitter’, ‘Untenable’
The Jimmy Butler situation with the Miami Heat took another acrimonious turn when they suspended him for two games after he missed a team flight. Butler had planned to fly privately and join the Heat in Milwaukee, something he has done at various times in the past. "This has turned into, really, an ugly, bitter, any word you want to use, end, a divorce to a relationship that … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Situation With Heat Has Become ‘Ugly’, ‘Bitter’, ‘Untenable’