An NBA expert has proposed a trade in which the Cleveland Cavaliers would acquire Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler.

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

De'Aaron Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long-term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.

Talking about Kate Martin, the Golden State Valkyries guard last took the court on Monday in a matchup against Angel Reese. The 6-foot guard finished with seven points on 3 of 8 shooting, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc, while also committing two turnovers.

One day before Miami Heat star Tyler Herro finds out if he is an All-Star or not, the team loses to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106. As the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the team is still finding a way to find some semblance and consistency.

The countdown is about to move within a week of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline when it comes to the Miami Heat’s next step with Jimmy Butler. In other words, go-time. For now, the veteran forward remains on unpaid team suspension through at least that deadline,

HoopsHype ranks the 10 players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including De’Aaron Fox and more.

The Cavaliers are currently 15-6 on the road with a point differential of +10, while the Heat have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.

Tyler Herro has done more than hold his own in the absence of Jimmy Butler. Look for the Heat PG to put forth another outstanding effort vs. the defensively-slouching Cavs tonight.

The Miami Heat (23-22) will try to extend their two-game winning streak and pull off an upset when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (37-9) on Wednesday night. Miami was able to get back above the .500 mark this season when it took down Orlando in double overtime on Monday night.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. We’ve seen a few minor trades leading up to the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. But with that date less than two weeks away, expect the action to heat up.