The Miami Heat are reportedly listening to offers for Jimmy Butler. [photo: Imagn]
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler reportedly named the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors his preferred trade destinations. Per Shams Charania, the Heat are listening to offers and could agree to a trade if “the proposal is right.” Butler wants to remain in contention for a championship, while the Heat don’t want a full rebuild.
Butler doesn't have a no-trade clause, so Miami can decide which team it wants to send the six-time All-Star to. Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley could force Butler to play somewhere else for the right price.
A Suns trade would likely involve Bradley Beal, who has a no-trade clause. Beal could help the Miami Heat contend for a playoff spot, but if Big Panda doesn’t like South Beach, trade talks might not go far.
