The Milwaukee Bucks are considering a trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, involving a three-team deal with the Detroit Pistons. This move could enhance the Bucks' playoff potential, but they must consider the possible impact on team chemistry.
As Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox headline the two biggest players who are available ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a good chance that they will not be traded for each other, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick.
Where will the Heat send Jimmy Butler before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Here are five trades Miami must consider making.
Who else besides Phoenix could emerge as a potential trade suitor for Jimmy Butler? Milwaukee, at the very least, has rival teams wondering if a Butler bid is forthcoming.Source: Marc Stein @
Depending on how you process any recent Heat news, that latter point feels correct, given some of Butler’s relationships with players on Miami’s roster. That is especially true of younger contributors who have grown to see Butler as a mentor no matter his team-related drama or level of candor.
Failing to trade Butler before the deadline would be a disaster for the Heat. It's doubtful he will return to Erik Spoelstra's rotation this season, and even if he did, he would be nothing more than a distraction to his teammates. Furthermore, the Heat would be resigned to losing their star player in the summer, with nothing coming back in return.
Where will Jimmy Butler end up before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Only four teams realistically make the most sense to acquire the disgruntled veteran wing.
The Jimmy Butler trade saga is dominating NBA discourse. The veteran forward has requested a trade out of South Beach and recently earned himself an indefinite suspension. Naturally, the Golden State Warriors have been linked with a potential move to pair Butler with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to be very active ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline. After putting themselves into a position for success, Milwaukee has
As the NBA trade deadline looms, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh team up to talk the hottest trade rumors, the latest on Jimmy Butler, which teams should start tanking and more.
Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.