As mentioned, Butler previously came out saying he specifically didn't want a move to the Grizzlies, but Memphis might see the asking price as an opportunity to make a splash and
Oklahoma City, Houston and Memphis are young teams with large asset pools, but going "all-in" at the wrong time could backfire.
The Memphis Grizzlies have the fifth-best record in the NBA; should they make a bold, win-now trade before Feb. 6? Memphis has had success this year with Ja Morant playing only 28 games thus far. Head coach Taylor Jenkins is doing a top-5 job and should be in the running for Coach of the Year.
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The NBA head coaches have to pick two guards, three frontcourt players and two "wild card" players at any position for the reserves. The West All-Stars have five frontcourt reserves in Davis, Jackson Jr., Sengun, Wembanyama and Jalen Williams.
Jimmy Butler has declined trades to the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies, leading to complicated negotiations with the Miami Heat. Tensions have
Where will Jimmy Butler end up before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Only four teams realistically make the most sense to acquire the disgruntled veteran wing.
Miami Heat‘s Jimmy Butler has informed the organization that he wants to move on from them and continue his career elsewhere. The star forward has named the Phoenix Suns as his top destination and even the Golden State Warriors has an edge over other teams.
The Bucks and Suns make sense as suitors for Jimmy Butler, but it would certainly be a surprise if he landed on the team floated as his No. 1 trade destination.
Any potential trade involving Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler likely requires a third team to make salaries and assets work. ESPN’s Bobby Marks believes he’s fo
The Cavs have dropped three straight games since defeating Phoenix, 118-92, on MLK Day. Two of those losses came against the Houston Rockets. The Cavs allowed 132 points in falling to Philadelphia and 135 in their second setback against the Rockets. Can’t outscore everybody.
Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.