Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat yet again as the situation in South Beach continues to deteriorate.

Jimmy Butler has done everything he can to force a trade from the Miami Heat ahead of next week’s deadline, and it sounds like the six-time All-Star is very close to getting his wish.

Speaking Wednesday on his Brian Windhorst and The Hoop Collective podcast (beginning at the 17:09 mark), ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst suggested that the Kings are not in the mix for Butler:

Uncover the reasons why Zach LaVine is seen as a safer option for the Golden State Warriors over Jimmy Butler in ongoing trade discussions.

The Jimmy Butler saga in Miami appears to be reaching its conclusion, as NBA insider Brian Windhorst has confirmed that the six-time All-Star is expected to be traded before the February 6 trade deadline.

There was a major development in the Jimmy Butler trade talks after the Miami Heat suspended the disgruntled star indefinitely — and for the third time this month — for walking out of their shootaround on Monday, Jan. 27.

During an appearance on the late edition of “SportsCenter” with Scott Van Pelt, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst indicated that the Heat may attach a low asking price to Butler leading up to the Feb. 6

After Miami suspended Jimmy Butler for the third time this month on Monday, the Heat are ramping up their efforts to move on from

It was only a month ago that Pat Riley declared Jimmy Butler trade season over. "We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.

But with the Heat's latest indefinite suspension, NBA insider Brian Windhorst revealed that the organization has seemingly conceded defeat and lowered their asking price for Jimmy.

Phoenix Suns trade target Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefintely by the Miami Heat, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. "The Miami Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler indefinitely, sources tell ESPN.