In other words, if Butler is destined to ditch Miami at season’s end, it makes much more sense to trade him for the best trade return possible. The issue is that Butler’s trad

If the Heat keeps Butler past Feb. 6 and he opts out, Miami could either use a $14 million midlevel exception and a $5.1 million bi-annual exception or use about $13 million in cap space (which swells to $23 million if Robinson is released early this summer).

Jimmy Butler is speaking out for the first time since being suspended by the Miami Heat. Earlier this week, the team suspended Butler for two games after

After recently returning to the court, Jimmy Butler will find himself on the sidelines yet again. The Miami Heat are suspending Butler for two games, ESPN's S

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are engaged in a standoff ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Butler has requested a trade off the Heat, and while Miami initially said no, they eventually suspended him for seven games and said they'd listen to offers. Their latest move involving Butler further supports the notion that he will be traded soon.

While the Phoenix Suns remain his top desired destination, could another team actually have the best return pieces in a trade for Jimmy Butler, like the Washington Wizards?

Jimmy Butler could potentially return to action on Monday against the Orlando Magic, following his second suspension.