Even though his ongoing feud with Heat executive Pat Riley is still not resolved, Butler does not yet have a new home. While there are perhaps several suitors ( including the Suns) with potential interest in the veteran, without a deal, Butler is still employed by the Heat and obligated to play.

The Miami Heat reportedly aren't displaying a sense of urgency in Jimmy Butler trade discussions. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported that

ESPN insider reports that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is open to be the third option behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns.