The Heat have been in limbo since their 2023 NBA Finals run, which came as the No. 8 seed in the East playoffs. But they were a first-round exit last year, again as a No. 8 seed, falling to the Celtics in five games. They’re in playoff positioning, but with Butler wanting out, there are lot of moving parts in Miami.

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler seven games on Friday for conduct detrimental to the team on multiple occasions and will listen to trade offers for the six-time All-Star. The suspension comes one day after Butler essentially requested a trade out of Miami after saying he "probably" would never be content playing for the Heat again.