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Pat Riley released a statement in response to the ongoing trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler. On Christmas Day, it was reported that Butler prefers a trade from the Heat by the February 6th trade deadline. Riley is adamant in his statement that the Heat will not trade Butler. "We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team … [Read more...] about Pat Riley Issues Statement Indicating Heat Won’t Trade Jimmy Butler

The Memphis Grizzlies may be willing to trade John Konchar ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. The Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic are potentially interested in Konchar, who is in Year 1 of a three-year, $18.5 million contract. The Grizzlies also have interest in Dorian Finney-Smith of the Nets, which makes them potentially suitable trade partners. Konchar, … [Read more...] about Nets, Heat, Magic Monitoring Trade with Grizzlies For John Konchar

Jimmy Butler has been disappointed with the Miami Heat primarily because the team declined to give him a two-year, $113 million contract extension this past summer, sources tell the Miami Herald. Butler was open to signing a deal early in the negotiating window, but his mindset changed when it wasn't immediately offered. ESPN reported on Christmas Day that Butler now prefers to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Disappointed Heat Didn’t Offer Extension, Publicly Deny Trade Rumors

While there are limited pathways to a workable trade involving the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, sources tell the Arizona Republic that there continue to be conversations. Butler has listed the Suns as one of his preferred trade destinations. Any trade involving Butler going to the Suns almost certainly would require the inclusion of Bradley Beal, who has a … [Read more...] about Suns Continue To Have Jimmy Butler Trade Conversations

Jimmy Butler prefers a trade from the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Butler, however, hasn't requested a trade from the Heat at this point but is ready for his exit. Butler has $49 million on his contract with the Heat for this season and a $52 million player option for 2025-26 after the two sides failed to reach an extension last … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade From Heat By Deadline