Recent reports suggest the Miami Heat are considering trading star forward Jimmy Butler ahead of the February 6, 2025 NBA trade deadline. Butler, who has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, has reportedly requested a trade. In light of this, the Heat are looking to acquire Khris Middleton from the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a potential five-team trade that would send Butler to the Phoenix Suns, while Middleton and Pat Connaughton would join the Heat.
However, the Heat are cautious about taking on significant future salaries in any trade involving Butler. They are reportedly against acquiring players with substantial future contracts. As the trade deadline draws near, the Heat are exploring multiple options to address their roster needs and potentially reshape their future.
