Jimmy Butler has tried everything to get his old joy back, but the trade market is not letting it go. While there’s still some paperwork to be done and a final call, Butler still finds himself on the Heat roster.
A recent report from NBA and Heat insider Ira Winderman hints that Jimmy could see a homecoming in Miami if a trade doesn’t go through. Butler has clearly voiced his desire to be traded to the Heat’s management multiple times. Despite his vocal requests, the team’s handling of the situation has led to significant tensions. And with recent rumors, he might have to face all of what he left behind.
“One teammate privately said that the roster would embrace a Butler who would return at the top of his game,” Winderman reported.
An anonymous Miami Heat player says the team would welcome Jimmy Butler back if a trade doesn’t go through, per @iraheatbeat
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“One teammate privately said that the roster would embrace a Butler who would return at the top of his game.” pic.twitter.com/wGbhVwbtMi
After all, Butler’s actions seem aimed at sabotaging his position in Miami. This was evidenced by the team’s struggle with a record of just 4-7 in recent weeks. The team has dropped to seventh in the Eastern Conference. However, the dynamics between Butler and Heat President Pat Riley remain fraught. And if a trade doesn’t materialize by the deadline, the Heat may opt to shut Butler down for the remainder of the season rather than have him in limbo.
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Jimmy Butler Could Involve In A Mega Trade
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, and a potential mega-trade involving Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler is growing louder. With the recent Luka Doncic trade shaking up the landscape, teams are suddenly willing to reconsider players once deemed untouchable.
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Durant, who has become a hot target for several franchises, could be part of a complicated deal that could reshape a few rosters. A couple of teams are involved that could break records and create defining moments in NBA history.
.@Windhorstespn weighs in on the possibility of Kevin Durant returning to play with Steph Curry and the Warriors ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UzfMlszg9p
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The intriguing possibility of a multi-team transaction has emerged, with both the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns playing significant roles. As Brian Windhorst clarified, Durant’s return to the Warriors could pave the way for Butler. And it would finally make his long-sought journey to Phoenix.
If executed, this mega-trade could involve three, four, or even five teams, making it a collaborative effort of epic proportions. Fans are left to wonder what a trade of this magnitude would look like. A deal involving such big names would not only shake up rosters but could also set a new benchmark. It could surpass the current record of 13 players involved in a five-team deal from 2005.
