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Significant Update on Potential Jimmy Butler to Memphis Grizzlies Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat have been involved in NBA trade rumors.

Joey Linn

Feb 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Feb 29, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been involved in NBA trade rumors for several weeks. The situation recently intensified when Butler was suspended seven games by the Heat, as the team acknowledged he no longer wants to be in Miami.

Via Miami Heat on January 3: “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks. Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team. Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers."

While it had been reported that Butler is open to being traded anywhere, a new report indicates he does not want to be traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Via NBA insider Chris Haynes: “League sources just relayed to me that the Memphis Grizzlies, along with a few other teams, have received word that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has no interest in being traded there. The message is being delivered that a trade should not be attempted to acquire the All-Star forward.”

As Haynes noted, Butler can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and is expected to do so. This means any team trading for the six-time NBA All-Star would be doing so as a rental unless there was mutual interest in a longterm partnership.

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JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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