Where Suns, Heat Stand in Current Jimmy Butler Trade Talks, There is One Key Issue
The Miami Heat are playing a game of beggars also wanting to be choosers. Considering all the turmoil that has gone down in Miami and the multitude of suspensions given out to Butler during this saga, one would imagine the Heat would just want to wipe their hands clean of the situation. However, that is simply not who Pat Riley is.
The Jazz have made an unorthodox trade. Here’s why
The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.
Sources: Kings, Jazz engaged in serious John Collins trade talks
Collins emerged as their top trade target in recent weeks, sources said. The Kings and Jazz held extensive trade conversations about Collins and came up with the framework for a potential deal ahead of the deadline. Sacramento's interest in Collins has also been reported by NBA insider Marc Stein.
Likelihood of Jimmy Butler trade to Suns increases following Phoenix-Utah deal: Source
On Tuesday, the Suns traded their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029.
Jimmy Butler's latest Heat suspension fuels trade rumors
The Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler once again, and this time for two games amid more prevalent trade rumors.
The 5-Team NBA Trade to Finally Solve Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Problem
The Phoenix Suns swung a trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in what many in NBA circles believe is a precursor for a full-scale run at a Jimmy Butler
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Suns-Jazz draft pick trade creates flexibility, Jimmy Butler trade or not
A Jimmy Butler trade is not necessarily lined up for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat. But a trade of picks with the Utah Jazz gives them flexibility.
Jimmy Butler Rumors: Suns Made Jazz Trade for Draft Picks Without Heat Deal Lined Up
It was easy to speculate that the Phoenix Suns had their eye on Jimmy Butler when they completed a trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, but such
Unusual Jazz-Suns trade sparks Jimmy Butler rumors: ‘Presumed motivation’
The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.
The Whiteboard: Making sense of Suns-Jazz picks swap before Jimmy Butler trade
The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns made a draft-pick trade that could be the first step in Jimmy Butler getting what he wants.
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Heat expect Jimmy Butler to return from suspension, again
Jimmy Butler is expected to play for the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic after completing his second suspension of the month.
Heat’s Julius Randle interest adds wrinkle to Jimmy Butler trade drama
The Jimmy Butler-Heat saga got more interesting. Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is on Miami’s radar and has been since the offseason, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Tuesday. The Knicks parted ways with Randle before the season started in a trade that brought Karl Anthony-Towns to New York.