The six-time All-Star is eligible to return from suspension Friday, but the tension surrounding the team remains palpable, writes Mark Medina.

The Celtics are well on their way to winning another championship under Joe Mazzulla, making it logical for the franchise to do everything they can to retain their key assets. It would be in the Heat’s best interest to swap Butler for an alternative stud before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

If the Heat don't move Jimmy Butler by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, he'd be better off picking up his player option to facilitate a trade this offseason.

Miami Heat great Grant Long can see both sides of the Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler debate. He thinks the situation is occurring because the NBA is becoming more of a players league. He feels the athletes have more control nowadays.

All U Can Heat’s Jack Simone crafted an interesting three-team trade proposal involving Butler, the Heat, the Celtics, and the Detroit Pistons. According to Simone, the Heat would receive Jaylen Brown, the Celtics would receive Butler, and the Pistons would receive Josh Richardson.

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are at the end of the road. What happens next? Here are a few plausible trades to get the six-time All-Star out of South Beach.

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from Miami Heat. The team playing a little hardball turned around and suspended Butler for 7 games, for what

Could a three-team trade involving Jimmy Butler shake up the league? ESPN's Kevin Pelton has an interesting proposal for the Miami Heat. The post Heat Land Clutch All-Star for Jimmy Butler in 3-Team Trade Pitch appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Miami Heat have found a rhythm as of late despite the ongoing turmoil surrounding franchise star Jimmy Butler, currently serving a seven-game suspension for his alleged unprofessional behavior in recent weeks.