Will the Miami Heat trade Jimmy Butler? They’d reportedly like to, especially after suspending him for seven games for conduct detrimental to the team. But sometimes in the NBA, the idea of a trade is much more common than actually executing a deal.
That seems to be the case with the latest Heat rumors involving Butler too.
Related: NBA MVP race 2024-25: Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battle for next NBA MVP award
‘No traction’ on Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler
It’s no secret that the Miami Heat want to trade Jimmy Butler. It’s also no secret that he wants a change of scenery. He may get that chance, but it seems unlikely to happen before the end of the season.
For now, Butler is stuck in Miami, but he does have a player option, which gives him the ability to test free agency this offseason. But of course, teams know that too, and so far, they’ve been unwilling to present Miami with a respectable offer for the six-time All-Star.
According to ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst, there isn’t “any traction” toward Butler getting traded any time soon.
Related: NBA Rookie of the Year 2024-25: Zach Edey and Yves Missi lead crowded pack
.@WindhorstESPN with the latest news on Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/mDhaHHl5ji
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) January 8, 2025
The Heat will either have to reduce their asking price for Butler or find a way to make things work. Yet, if they know re-signing him this offseason won’t be a top priority, perhaps Miami would be better off taking the best offer they have on the table.
Then again, the Heat have until February 6th, when the NBA’s trade deadline arrives, to find a proper offer for arguably their best player. Perhaps a team will present a stronger offer by then.