The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors' Friday night game at Chase Center is being described as "the Jimmy Butler Bowl" by ESPN's Shams Charania.

The New Orleans Pelicans are the latest NBA team reportedly interested in trading for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Phoenix might not be a likely option for a Butler deal, but the Golden State Warriors could be one, sources told me. The Warriors — with their history of pursuing star players, plus their

It has been reported that Butler’s preferred landing spot is in Phoenix so that he can pair up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Of course, that leaves Bradley Beal as the odd man out and if the Suns want Butler, they are going to have to find a team willing to take on Beal’s massive contract.

NBA trade rumors are heating up with the deadline just one week away. No big names have been moved yet, but the rumor mill has been flooded with tons of new intel as everyone around the league tries to improve either their short- or long-term outlook.

The turmoil surrounding the Miami Heat’s season only got worse on Monday when the team’s $136 million six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler was hit with a suspension by the team – for the third time this month.

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat is linked to be a trade prospect for the Golden State Warriors in the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. According to multiple reports, Butler is being pursued by the Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.

With the 35-year-old doing everything possible to force an exit, Miami has reportedly lowered its price to expedite a trade and move on from the Butler saga.