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According to a recent update by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Miami Heat are reportedly open to considering trade proposals for Jimmy Butler, a six-time All-Star. Furthermore, should the Heat opt to trade him, Butler is reportedly interested in joining one of three teams: the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets, or the Dallas Mavericks.
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In response to these rumors, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the media on Tuesday following team practice. He refuted claims of Butler being on the trading block, pointing to the team’s recent string of successes.
“This has been our most consistent period of the season,” Spoelstra stated, as reported by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “So any other stories or narratives out there, I’m not concerned with. Nobody here should be, because most of it is just nonsense.”
Butler has had to sit out five of the season’s 22 games due to an ankle injury and knee issues. Despite being on the injury report this past week, Butler has been instrumental in the last three games—all wins against playoff-level competition—showcasing his significant impact on both ends of the court.
After Tuesday’s practice, Butler left without speaking to the media, as noted by Winderman.
Since being acquired by the Heat in a four-team trade in July 2019, Butler has risen to prominence as one of the NBA’s elite two-way players and has gained a reputation for his clutch performances in the playoffs. During his tenure, he has led the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances and one Eastern Conference final, earning All-Star recognition twice during this period.
However, the Houston, Texas native had a challenging 2023-24 season, missing 22 games, including a five-game series loss to the eventual champions, the Boston Celtics. Butler’s comments suggesting that Miami could have beaten Boston if he had been healthy seemed to irritate team president Pat Riley, especially after the series concluded.
Despite the swirling rumors, Butler’s teammate Tyler Herro, who has also been the subject of trade speculation, remarked that it was business as usual for the team.
“I checked my phone this morning, but everything felt normal here today, so I’m not sure what you’re referring to,” Herro commented.
Butler is currently playing the 2024-25 season under a $48.8 million contract, with a player option for the 2025-26 season that would earn him $52.1 million if exercised by the Heat.
The NBA’s trading window opens on December 15, which is the first day players who were signed in the offseason can be traded.
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