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Miami Heat Engaged In Jimmy Butler Trade Talks With Phoenix Suns And Golden State Warriors

The Miami Heat are accelerating potential Jimmy Butler trade talks with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors as leading suitors.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 29, 2025
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The Jimmy Butler trade saga is getting worse with every passing day. The Miami Heat forward requested a trade over a month ago and has served three suspensions by the team since that request. His relationship with Pat Riley has completely broken down and the Heat will prioritize trading him as soon as possible.

After reports indicating that the asking price for Jimmy Butler has been reduced,  Shams Charania reported on ESPN that the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are the most engaged in this deal.

“The Heat are engaged with multiple teams on Jimmy Butler, including from what I’m told, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. The Heat are operating in the landscape as a team that’s motivated with interested suitors. As far as a price tag, it’s been described to me in league circles that the Heat are looking for shorter-term contracts along with draft assets.”

“They are yet to receive an offer they’re moving forward. What we’ve seen play out here is a divorce in real time. Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have had five overly successful seasons together. 2 runs to the NBA finals and another run to the Eastern Conference Finals, but what has happened over the last two months is a relationship that’s evaporating.”

Everyone knows the Suns are in the race for Jimmy Butler. The team has been the most interested from day one, but it does not have a trade package that would satisfy what the Heat are looking for. Miami is prioritizing contracts that expire before 2026, but the Suns don’t have that to offer, as Bradley Beal’s contract expires in 2027.

The Warriors left the Butler race a few weeks ago after the franchise openly admitted that they were not in a position to contend. They didn’t want to use future assets as a half-measure, but if Butler’s price has dropped sufficiently, it could be a perfect move for them.

Marc Stein reported that the Heat are motivated to trade Butler right now instead of waiting till the offseason, which was believed to be an option they’re considering.

“The Miami Heat, league sources say, have made it their mission now to find a palatable Jimmy Butler deal before the Feb. 6 trade deadline at 3 PM ET. So much for the notion that the Heat might find it wiser to wait until the offseason to gain optionality in the quest for a more digestible swap. The messiest and most draining saga of the rings-laden Pat Riley Era suddenly has the Heat downright eager to ship Butler out.”

Butler is averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in a down season. The Heat can’t afford to keep him on the roster past the deadline, which would hurt the team’s morale. Hopefully, they can find a satisfactory offer in time. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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