With the Phoenix Suns' latest embarrassing loss, it might be time to have an uncomfortable conversation soon on their long-term direction. What happens next in Phoenix?

Butler has seen his role diminish greatly this season. That has played a huge role as to why Jimmy Buckets is looking for a new place to play. There is some leverage working in Butler's favor here too.

If the Heat can’t find a dance partner, they are +225 to hang onto Butler, the second-favorite to employ Butler after the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Betting odds on next team for a given player is an imperfect way of identifying a market for players.

Chris Mannix of SI Now has gone further a report that has been circulated for nearly a month now - going to the point of removing the Golden State Warriors from the list of Butler's preferred destinations, and ultimately leaving Phoenix as the lone focus in terms of finding a new home.

Butler has officially asked out of Miami, and there is a rising favorite. Where could he land before the NBA trade deadline? See what the odds say.

As the Jimmy Butler saga proceeds, one potential trade partner would reportedly be willing to give him a new deal. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday

We may find out that the one thing that can stop a star from getting what he wants in a trade demand is another star with a no-trade.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets, only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

Jimmy Butler is waiting for the Miami Heat to find the ideal partner to discuss a Butler trade after the forward requested a trade. Many are already wondering what will happen if a trade isn't found before the February 6 deadline,

Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for conduct detrimental to the team and he's asked for a trade. We're looking at potential outcomes, what Butler's departure would mean for the Heat, and how this moment could shape the way he's remembered.

Word has permeated the league that Jimmy Butler hopes to be traded to Phoenix. This is no exaggeration: Every high-ranking team official contacted by The Stein Line for this story shared their