According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, the Pelicans are a team to monitor as a potential facilitator in a Butler trade. He also mentioned that since New Orleans has been looking to deal Ingram, the Heat could be interested with Butler’s possible exit.

The Milwaukee Bucks have recently got into concerning situation regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo as he is struggling with his health.

At 35 years old, Butler is averaging 17.6 points on a career-best 55.2% shooting from the floor along with 1.2 steals. The six-time All-Star and five-time All-Defensive Team selection would be sent to a third team in the deal, but the waters remain murky regarding his destination.

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league.

One of the biggest stories around the NBA of late has been what the Miami Heat will do with star Jimmy Butler. Butler has requested a trade out of Miami and has been suspended for the past few games. Now, more details have emerged about why the Heat decided to suspend Butler. It goes past just his request to be traded.