Brian Windhorst shared some interesting updates in the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler trade saga, with the Phoenix Suns links only intensifying.

Jimmy Butler has appeared in two games for the Heat since his team-imposed seven-game suspension ended last week, but the

The Suns and Jazz made a small trade on Tuesday, but a deal that might just be setting up a much larger deal for disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler.

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

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.

The Phoenix Suns made a trade on Tuesday, but it wasn't the one we were expecting. In a deal with the Utah Jazz, the Suns sent out their unprotected 2031 first-round pick in exchange for three lesser first-round picks: the least favorable between Minnesota's and Cleveland's in 2025,

Since Jimmy had his meeting with Micky Arison on Thursday, there is no doubt an uptick in (trade) discussions around Butler,' Windhorst said. 'The Heat shifted

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

Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami Heat on Friday night after concluding his seven-game suspension. He earned 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists and seemed to be comfortable back in rotation with the rest of the team.

The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.

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.