There’s no doubt that Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler wants to play for the Phoenix Suns. He would reportedly be happy with a trade to the Dallas Mavericks or Golden State Warriors as well.

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.

The Jimmy Butler saga is the biggest trade story at the moment ahead of the trade deadline. According to reports, the Suns and/or Heat have talked to several teams about a three, four, or