The Miami Heat were expected to be a contender in the Eastern Conference this year, similar to how they’ve been competitive for the past few seasons. However, the relationship between the organization and Jimmy Butler has turned sour.

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to watch in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps

A new ESPN report indicates why the Grizzlies are open to a Jimmy Butler trade despite reported resistance from Butler to play for the franchise.

Butler has been with the Heat since 2019. The No. 30 pick by the Chicago Bulls has spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Butler is averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season.

NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

NBA rumors reveal Jimmy Butler's trade request excludes the Memphis Grizzlies, adding tension to his ongoing saga with the Miami Heat.

Could the Memphis Grizzlies still be in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes, even if he doesn't want to play there? Read more here!

As the trade deadline approaches for the Memphis Grizzlies to bolster their roster, fans are wondering what the dream scenario would be. While the Grizzlies try to find the best trades for their team, there is no doubt that the best-case scenario would be for them to land Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Miami does have a major trade asset in Butler at their hands. As the deadline nears, here's what the Heat's dream scenario for the 2025 NBA trade deadline would look like.