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Bradley Beal's name continues to be brought up in possible trades that would get Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix Suns. Beal would have to approve a trade to Miami, or a third team, because he has a full no-trade clause. As he did recently, Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein reiterated where his client's focus is. "Brad's complete focus is on helping the Suns win, and … [Read more...] about Nothing Close With Bradley Beal Trade Involving Suns, Heat

Along with potentially Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat are bringing back their Miami Vice uniforms beginning on Friday when they host the Denver Nuggets. The white Vice uniform will replace the Heat's traditional white Association uniform for the rest of this season. Butler's suspension by the Heat also ends on Thursday with him becoming available to play on Friday. The Heat are … [Read more...] about Heat Bring ‘Miami Vice’ Uniforms Back On Friday, ‘Heat Culture’ Won’t Be Worn Again This Season

Jimmy Butler plans to report for basketball duty when his suspension by the Miami Heat is lifted, a source close to the players tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. How Butler and the Heat move forward with him possibly on the court again remains to be seen. Butler will rejoin the Heat on Thursday ahead of a home game on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Butler's seven-game … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Plans To Report Back To Heat On Thursday

The Miami Heat have reportedly had trade talks involving Jimmy Butler with a number of teams. However, no trade is close because Miami doesn't like the options they have. The Heat are facing an awkward situation, with Butler's team-issued suspension soon to expire. Butler has indicated he's ready to return to the team and play. But Miami is seemingly reluctant to go down that … [Read more...] about Heat Don’t Like Jimmy Butler Trade Options

For months, Jimmy Butler had signaled his intention to become a free agent this offseason by declining his $52 million player option for the 25-26 season. But sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler intends to use that player option as a trade maneuver if he is not dealt by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. During his face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley, Butler said he will … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Would Only Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver