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The Miami Heat have yet to receive a trade package they are willing to accept for Jimmy Butler. The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are the two teams most likely to acquire Butler, reports ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today on Tuesday. "From Jimmy Butler's perspective, the Suns are the only team right now that he is willing to commit long-term to," said Charania. "That's … [Read more...] about Suns, Warriors Remain Most Likely Options For Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler's camp has expressed his desire to the Miami Heat for them to negotiate the best possible deal for their franchise, reports Chris Haynes. Once a deal is in the "red zone" and close to completion, Butler's camp is willing to engage in conversations about his future with any team Miami grants permission to speak with. As of now, no teams have reached out to the Heat … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Willing To Discuss Future With Any Team Once Deal Close

The Golden State Warriors believe they remain in the mix on a trade for Jimmy Butler, sources told The Athletic on Monday. This follows ESPN's report on Sunday evening that it had been communicated to the Warriors that Butler was unwilling to sign an extension with the team should they trade for him. Butler prefers a trade to the Phoenix Suns as they are the team most willing … [Read more...] about Warriors Believe They Could Still Trade For Jimmy Butler; Also Inquire On Kevin Durant

The Dallas Mavericks are not pursuing a trade for either Jimmy Butler or Kevin Durant, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Mavericks are looking for upgrades to their roster, however, after trading away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. The Mavericks are short on shot creation as they move out of a heliocentric offense centered on Doncic, which will leave Kyrie Irving to shoulder a … [Read more...] about Mavericks Not Pursuing Trade For Either Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant

Jimmy Butler has communicated to the Golden State Warriors that he's unwilling to sign an extension with the franchise, which has ended trade talks with the Miami Heat for now, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. When Butler trade talks began in December, the Warriors were on his list of preferred teams along with the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Butler … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With Warriors