The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

It seems the Heat, Butler and fan base are ready to get this over soon as possible. There has been speculation of both sides being unhappy since last summer. The situation reached

The Miami Heat reportedly aren't displaying a sense of urgency in Jimmy Butler trade discussions. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported that

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

When Beal was traded from the Wizards to the Suns back in 2023, he was also open to the Heat, as well as West Coast teams like the Warriors, Kings, Lakers, and Clippers, says Katz, but none of those clubs appear to be likely suitors at this point.

The Phoenix Suns are the betting frontrunner to land Jimmy Butler. For a trade to work between the two teams, Suns guard Bradley Beal would most likely have to

According to Jamie Barton of CNN, Butler wore shoes featuring the Phoenix Suns' colors (purple and orange) in Tuesday's 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Of course, some have tabbed Phoenix as a landing spot for the forward.

After recently returning to the court, Jimmy Butler will find himself on the sidelines yet again. The Miami Heat are suspending Butler for two games, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday. This suspension comes after Butler has reportedly distanced himself from the organization amid trade rumors.

It was easy to speculate that the Phoenix Suns had their eye on Jimmy Butler when they completed a trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, but such

Jimmy Butler's time with the Heat looks to be coming to an end. He's making it fairly clear where he wants to go next.