The drama surrounding Jimmy Butler with the Miami Heat continues to dominate the NBA news. The latest is the Heat are still trying to retain Butler despite him requesting a trade. The Heat even released a statement saying they are willing to trade him but a report from Five Reasons Sports Network said they are exploring options to keep him.

An ESPN Jimmy Butler report set off a firestorm of speculation surrounding possible trade partners with the Miami Heat for the disgruntled star.

Sources inform Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst of ESPN that the 6-foot-7 swingman out of Marquette hasn't budged on his behind-the-scenes request to be traded away from the Heat this year, after failing to come to terms on an extension agreement during the 2024 offseason.