The NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league's trade market is heating up as well. Several All-Star level players have been put on the trading block and could be transferred at any time. For example, Zach LaVine of the Bulls has seen a decline in his basic statistics in recent years, with poor team performance and an unfavorable contract. The Bulls hope to start rebuilding and create a younger lineup, and they have long considered trading LaVine. Similarly, Zion Williamson of the Pelicans, who entered the league as the number one pick and caused a sensation with his impressive athleticism, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, with an attendance rate of less than 50% and only six games played this season before getting injured again. The Pelicans have also expressed their willingness to trade Zion, and they are currently the worst team in the league in terms of record. Likewise, De'Aaron Fox of the Kings and Jimmy Butler of the Heat are on the brink of being traded. After losing a recent game against the Pacers, Butler openly stated in a post-game interview that he no longer finds joy in playing for the Heat: "It seems my usage rate has dropped, I'm not shooting as much, but that doesn't mean I'm not trying hard. I'm not used to my role on the court, I want to go back to a place where I can take charge, I want to find the joy of playing again." ESPN reporter Shams reported that Butler has informed the team…

On January 10th, Beijing time, with the deepening of the schedule, the Butler trade incident has taken a new turn. After Butler's team named ideal destinations such as the Rockets, Mavericks, Warriors, and Suns, the Heat felt humiliated and suspended Butler for a week on the grounds that he was harming the team, and publicly put him up for sale to the entire league. However, as time passed, with the lifting of the suspension approaching, the Heat did not receive a satisfactory offer, coupled with the poor performance of the Heat during Butler's suspension. Therefore, the Heat's accompanying reporter revealed that if Butler is not traded by next Saturday, Riley will welcome him back and re-enlist him to continue leading the team to compete for the championship. However, at that time, Butler will become a free agent this summer and can freely choose his ideal destination, leaving the Heat with nothing. Perhaps in the eyes of the Heat, Butler, who led the team to the finals twice in five years, would be very popular in the trade market, and they expected to send him away shortly after the trade window opened. However, things did not go as Riley had hoped. Although the Suns showed an extremely positive attitude, there were even reports that the Suns had prepared $121 million over two years for Butler, but unfortunately, the Suns' core chip, Beal, was not willing to cooperate. After learning from the media that he might become a bargaining chip, he openly used his trade veto power to tell the world that…

Overnight! Season Over for Two Players, Butler's Farewell, Suns Gear Up, Western Powerhouse Officially Out On January 10th, Beijing time, the latest round of NBA regular season games have all concluded. In addition to the thrilling matches on the court, several significant off-court developments have emerged overnight in the league. Here, I will integrate and report on these updates, so please do not take them personally. Two players have been ruled out for the season, with one team officially withdrawing from the pursuit of Butler, while the Suns are preparing themselves, and the Heat may have to accept reality. According to NBA insiders, Magic star Wagner has officially undergone surgery for a torn knee ligament and will miss the rest of the season. As one of the starting core players for the Magic, Wagner averaged 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist per game this season. Although a torn knee ligament can have a significant impact on a player's career, fortunately, Wagner signed a long-term top salary contract with the team this summer, ensuring at least his income is secured. Additionally, the 76ers have also announced that rookie standout McCain will miss the remainder of the season. He was once a strong contender for Rookie of the Year, averaging 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Regarding Butler's future, Heat insiders revealed that Riley has never considered offering Butler an early contract extension. Since suspending Butler for seven games and openly seeking trades throughout the league, the Heat have not received any satisfactory offers. If no trade is…

On January 10, 2025, the NBA announced three major explosive news: Extreme Tug-of-War: Butler has made it clear to all NBA teams that he will only sign a new contract with one team, and that is the Suns. However, it's not that easy to operate. Beal returned to the bench and performed unsatisfactorily. In an interview, he also clearly stated that he did not want to leave the Suns. He has the right to veto the trade. If he does not give up, everything will be in vain. The toughest Butler in the league met with the stubborn Beal. Who will compromise first? It is estimated that this situation will continue until the trade deadline. All-Star: The NBA officially announced the second round of voting results for the 2025 All-Star Game. Antetokounmpo received 2,721,339 votes and continued to dominate the top spot. Jokic led the West with 2,277,723 votes. Durant received 1,983,680 votes, James received 1,981,529 votes, and Curry received 1,369,365 votes. Due to the impact of injuries, Embiid and George have gradually fallen behind in the voting. Doncic was also overtaken by host Curry. Hardworking Harden only received 453,898 votes and ranked sixth in the Western Conference backcourt. According to the current situation, it is difficult to enter the All-Star Game. Magic's star player Banchero will return in the game against the Bucks on Friday. He had been out for more than two months due to injury. The current Magic is full of injured players, and the team's record fluctuates greatly. They have achieved a record of 22 wins…

Translation: Laying all cards on the table, no more pretense. According to NBA insider Sidery, Butler has informed all teams within the league that he will only sign a contract extension with the Suns. In short, Butler only wants to be traded from the Heat to the Suns, and other suitors should give up now. Once this news broke, even the thickest-skinned suitor would know when to back off, leaving the Heat with no choice but to deal with the Suns. The back-and-forth between Butler and Heat president Pat Riley is fascinating enough to make a movie about it. Keyboard warrior MVP and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, who seems to have overheard something from under someone's bed, claims that the Suns have prepared a two-year, 121millioncontractextensionforButler.OncetheSunsacquireButler,Durantisalsoexpectedtotearfullysignatwo−year,121 million contract extension for Butler. Once the Suns acquire Butler, Durant is also expected to tearfully sign a two-year, 121millioncontractextensionforButler.OncetheSunsacquireButler,Durantisalsoexpectedtotearfullysignatwo−year,120 million contract extension during the offseason this summer. Whether it's to improve the team's current predicament (16 wins, 19 losses, 12th in the West) or to ensure Durant stays, getting Butler from the Heat has become an urgent matter for the Suns. Based on previous reports, the Suns plan to trade Beal for Butler, and if traded to the Heat, Beal is willing to waive his no-trade clause. The problem is that the Heat don't want Beal. Playing for the Suns, he has lost his All-Star luster, averaging less than 20 points per game, and is now just a substitute. His salary for the next two years totals around $100 million, which an…

The biggest news in the NBA recently is where Butler will go. Butler was suspended for 7 games due to disagreements with Riley, and as the days approach, Butler's issue has not been resolved. Butler submitted a trade request, but the Heat have not yet received an appropriate offer, so they are not in a hurry to send Butler away. According to reporter Amick's report, sources revealed that Riley is not in a hurry. He is now very rational, not to make Butler uncomfortable, nor to insist on a win-or-die situation, but as a general manager, he thinks from the perspective of the Heat, he does not want to sell Butler at a low price. According to current trade rumors, the team most interested in obtaining Butler is the Suns. The Suns are in poor condition, paying the highest luxury tax in the league, but only ranking 12th in the West. The three giants team composed of Durant, Booker, and Beal has lost its cohesion. Now Beal has been demoted to a substitute, and he must have his own thoughts. The Suns management is not very honest, but there is no way because Beal has a veto right over trades. Once the two sides fall out, dealing with Beal is more difficult than dealing with Butler. According to news from the Suns side, if they obtain Butler, they are willing to offer him a contract worth 121millionover2yearsthissummer.Thissalaryishigherthanhiscurrentannualsalaryof121 million over 2 years this summer. This salary is higher than his current annual salary of 121millionover2yearsthissummer.Thissalaryishigherthanhiscurrentannualsalaryof52 million. Considering that Butler is already…

The Phoenix Suns have announced on social media that Bradley Beal will be benched until the end of the season. Suns beat reporter John Gambadoro discussed Beal's situation on social media: "There is indeed a tense atmosphere surrounding Beal within the Suns organization. If this is a tactic by the Suns to push Beal to give up his trade veto power, don't be surprised." The Suns' decision to bench a former All-Star player like Beal, who earns $50 million, is seen as disrespectful. Beal is unlikely to accept a lesser role and giving up his trade veto power to leave the Suns seems to be his only option. The Suns' move to bench Beal is not only due to his poor performance but also because they are involved in Jimmy Butler's trade. According to renowned journalist Stein, the Phoenix Suns are widely considered the most interested team in trading for Butler. He wrote: "From a certain perspective, they are indeed one of Butler's ideal destinations: It is reported that Suns owner Mat Ishbia is willing to offer a lucrative new contract to the 35-year-old player, a willingness unmatched in the league." The Suns' determination to form a 'Big Three' by dropping Beal and signing Butler has impressed Butler. According to another well-known journalist Haynes, Butler's camp has informed the Grizzlies and Bucks that he will not play for them. "As far as I know, Jimmy wants to go to Phoenix. This experienced team has several excellent players, and most importantly, the team owner may not hesitate to offer him a…

The battle between Butler and Riley has left the Heat players disinterested in fighting. In a previous game against the Pistons, the team's two core players, Adebayo and Herro, sat on the bench with a look of bewilderment. This is easy to understand; Pat Riley's treatment of the team's veterans made them feel the coldness of losing their lips. Now, Riley, who has been forced to the brink, urgently needs to trade Jimmy Butler as soon as possible. However, Butler's previous remarks have made many teams wary, as spending a lot of money to get a Butler who only plays half a season has deterred many teams. The Heat not being able to maximize their interests is also what Riley finds most frustrating. After the Texas duo withdrew from the competition for Butler, both the Bucks and the Grizzlies expressed interest in trading for Butler. However, Butler's team made it very clear that Jimmy does not want to play for them. For the Bucks and Grizzlies, who want to challenge for the championship, it's not just about getting him; they must get Butler to agree to a contract extension. Otherwise, if he opts out of his contract this summer, these two teams will get nothing. In fact, Butler's desired destination is the Phoenix Suns. The team's owner, Ishbia, and general manager, James Jones, have both stated that they hope Butler can join them. They can also meet Butler's demand for a two-year maximum salary extension. The current difficulty is who the Suns can trade for Butler? Since the team has…

Will Butler stay with the Heat? Honestly, this is no longer a question of suspense. On one side, there is the Heat's official stance openly welcoming him to continue serving the team, while on the other, the management is already preparing for his departure behind the scenes. Everyone knows that this once passionate partnership is now in tatters. It's not that Butler isn't strong enough; it's just that "partnership breakdowns" happen more easily in the NBA than a glass cup falling to the ground. Once trust is broken, trying to repair it is as impossible as getting Durant to sit on the bench. So here comes the question - leaving is inevitable, but where to go has become the biggest mystery. Butler and the Heat's story was actually a "hardcore romance" from the beginning. He arrived when the team needed a拼命三郎the most; he single-handedly carried his teammates on the road to the finals, becoming the "team spirit" who could always save the day. But at the end of the day, the NBA is business, and emotions are not a stable foundation. Especially last season, when the Heat failed to win the championship, the team needed to adjust its strategy, and Butler's tough personality seemed to have gradually fractured their relationship. The Heat's official attitude is subtle; they express welcome for Butler to continue playing for the team on one hand, while secretly peddling trade possibilities for Butler on the other. It's like breaking up with someone but keeping them in your contact list -表面上和气，内心早想清理门户。In essence, Butler's departure is just a…

On January 8th, Beijing time, according to Chris Haynes, a well-known reporter, sources revealed that Butler has told some teams in the league that he is unwilling to play for them. Haynes revealed on the show that these teams include the Grizzlies, and O'Connor, another well-known reporter, followed up with a report stating that the Bucks are also among them. Previously, the Grizzlies once topped the odds of becoming Butler's next team, and both teams have already discussed a trade with the Heat. Haynes stated that Butler informed these teams not to attempt to trade him, which made the trading situation somewhat complicated because Butler is eligible to opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer. Teams trading for him would basically need to ensure that he is willing to renew his contract afterward. Under this premise, Butler's opinion carries a certain amount of influence. Sidery reported that Butler and the Suns are mutually interested, with the most ideal outcome being a move to the Suns, and the Suns have also expressed their willingness to pay the amount Butler wants for his new contract. Additionally, Bill Simmons, a well-known commentator, stated that Butler's trade will be completed this week. However, many American media outlets analyzed that it would be very difficult to complete the Butler trade before the deadline. During his suspension, Butler insisted on training to maintain his physical condition. With less than a month left until the trade deadline (February 7th), Windhorst, a well-known reporter, stated that the Heat have not received high-quality offers…