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.

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

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 top focus remains to be traded to the Phoenix Suns according to an ESPN insider, but will he get what he wants?

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 Heat are wielding a double-edged sword when it comes to Jimmy Butler being back on the court, because his focus is definitely elsewhere, ESPN's Brian Windhorst says."Jimmy's No. 1 focus is get

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler relationship might have reconciled enough to have the forward return to the court after his seven-game suspension, but

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.

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