As one of the current NBA's most capable leaders, Butler failed to lead his team further in the playoffs last season due to injury and was publicly ridiculed by team president Riley. He was even denied a long-term maximum salary contract during the offseason. Facing the team's various difficulties, Butler also knew that his career in Miami had come to an end. Therefore, his agent team has repeatedly stated that they will not stay with the Heat since the start of the season, even if the team offers a new top salary contract. At the same time, Butler seems to have instructed his agent to spread rumors everywhere and has already found an ideal next home in advance. According to NBA reporter Shams, Butler's team hopes that the Heat can complete the trade before the trade deadline this season. And according to previous sources, Butler's ideal next homes such as the Suns, Rockets, Warriors, and Mavericks are all Western Conference teams. Although there was initially interest in the Nets, the management's treatment of Simmons impressed him, but with the Nets officially rebuilding, the championship-aspiring Butler would obviously not consider spending his final peak years with the Nets to accompany the growth of newcomers. Although Butler has not yet formally forced the team to trade in public, his refusal to renew the contract and his desire to leave before the trade deadline can be considered as giving the Heat enough face. Despite Riley's repeated humiliations, Butler still hopes that both sides can part amicably. However, after Butler chose not to play…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, Taylor Herro officially angered Jimmy Butler! After seeing his post-game remarks, he immediately applied for a trade, indicating that he is no longer willing to be teammates and has completely broken ties. After the Heat lost to the Pacers, the internal conflict within the team finally erupted. As the core player of the team, Butler has been playing poorly in consecutive games, showing a lack of professionalism. Despite earning a $50 million annual salary from the Heat, he is not actively participating in the game, which reflects a problematic attitude. Following the game, when Taylor Herro made his stance clear, Butler also completely broke ties with his teammates, making it clear that they can no longer be considered as brothers. After the loss, Herro decided to clarify the contradiction, emphasizing that he is currently the core of the team and a key player being groomed, with a salary close to the maximum. During an interview, a journalist asked Herro how to get Butler more involved in the game. Herro bluntly responded, "I don't know, I'm not the coach." Butler also mentioned that he doesn't feel happy at the Heat anymore, to which Herro retorted, "I think there's no problem with the atmosphere in our locker room. We're all happy." The implication is clear: everyone else is happy except for you, so who exactly is the problem? Herro's remarks have exposed the tension, and upon hearing Herro's interview, Butler dropped the act and formally announced his intention to force a big trade, stating that he is…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Miami Heat suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, ending their two-game winning streak. In this game, Butler once again changed his hair color to green, but he still seemed disengaged on the court, playing for only 26 minutes with just six shots taken. His shooting percentage and three-point percentage were both above fifty percent (9 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds), giving the impression that Butler was simply waiting for a trade in a state of disarray. This was a back-to-back game for the Heat, and surprisingly, Butler continued to play after only returning two days prior. It's worth noting that after being injured on December 21st, he rested for five games (12 days). However, his competitive form was as poor as it was in the first game of the back-to-back against the Pelicans, where he had only two attempts in the first quarter and still only two attempts in the first half, scoring 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists for a "222" stat line. In the third quarter, Butler finally made his third attempt, and by the end of the third quarter, the fourth quarter turned into garbage time, allowing Butler to clock out early. The American media BC mocked the current Butler, comparing him to Harden when he was waiting to be traded from the Rockets, suggesting that he was in a state of complete disarray. In the entire game, Butler played for 26 minutes and 31 seconds, making 3 out of 6 shots and 1 out…

As the regular season progresses, some teams in the league inevitably encounter bottlenecks. For example, the Kings have fallen from dark horses in the West to the bottom of the standings. After a recent five-game losing streak, the Kings unexpectedly fired head coach Mike Brown, and their core players were also put on the trading block. The Suns, with the most luxurious lineup in the league, have three top scorers in Durant, Booker, and Beal, but their record is lukewarm, hovering around the play-in tournament, somewhat lacking substance. The Bulls have been mired in trade rumors since the start of the season. Their star player, Zach LaVine, has a huge garbage contract that no one in the market wants, leaving the Bulls in an awkward position, finding it difficult to rebuild or improve their record. If they don't make adjustments to their roster soon, they will have wasted these years. Similarly, the Warriors and Heat have also encountered difficulties recently. The Warriors started high this season but then went low, with a combined record of 12 wins and 3 losses in the first 15 regular-season games, once ranking first in the West. However, in the next 15 games, the Warriors only managed 3 wins and 12 losses, reversing their record from the previous 15 games, with a win rate back to 50%, falling to the middle and lower reaches of the Western Conference. Looking at the data, the Warriors' core scoring points have declined. Curry, who has the highest salary in the league, averages only 22.5 points this season, with…

Jimmy Butler, one of the star players for the Miami Heat, recently told reporters, "No matter what I do now, I won't get more money. I've already made enough money; I'm staying here just to win games." The 35-year-old Butler proposed a 2-year, 120millioncontractextensionthissummer,whichwasdirectlyrejectedbyPatRiley,theHeat′spresident.Atthesametime,theHeatchosetocompletea3−year,120 million contract extension this summer, which was directly rejected by Pat Riley, the Heat's president. At the same time, the Heat chose to complete a 3-year, 120millioncontractextensionthissummer,whichwasdirectlyrejectedbyPatRiley,theHeat′spresident.Atthesametime,theHeatchosetocompletea3−year,166 million top-tier contract extension with Bam Adebayo. Riley's actions indicate two facts: first, the team leader is no longer Butler but Adebayo; second, Butler's injury risks and his unconventional hairstyle do not quite fit with the Heat's culture. Butler only played 60 games last season due to injuries, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Both his attendance rate and various statistics have declined compared to the 2022-23 season. Notably, Butler missed the playoffs due to injury, leading to the Heat's elimination in the first round of the playoffs. Of course, even if Butler had played, last year's Celtics would still have been unbeatable. However, Butler should not have boasted on social media, "If I were there, I could crush the Celtics!" This comment greatly displeased Pat Riley, who immediately responded, "Those who cannot appear in the playoffs have no right to speak." Butler may realize that he has crossed Riley's bottom line, and he has become much more honest. First, he used to show off his unconventional hairstyle every year, but this year it's just a traditional braid. Second, he didn't participate in…

In the continuous progress of this season's regular season, some teams in the league inevitably encounter bottlenecks in their development. Taking the Kings as an example, they were once a dark horse team in the West that attracted attention, but recently they have experienced a disappointing five-game losing streak. This series of defeats directly led to the sudden departure of head coach Mike Brown, and at the same time, the team's core members were also placed on the cusp of trade. The situation of the Suns is also noteworthy. Although they boast the most luxurious lineup in the entire league, the combination of top scorers Durant, Booker, and Beal should have made the team invincible, but in reality, their record has never reached expectations, hovering just at the edge of the playoffs, appearing somewhat unworthy of their reputation. The Bulls have been mired in trade rumors since the beginning of the season. Star player Zach LaVine is in an awkward position due to contract issues, and his high salary, which is considered unreasonable, makes him rarely sought after in the transfer market. The Bulls are thus caught in a dilemma, finding it difficult to achieve transformation through rebuilding, and also struggling to improve their record based on their current roster. If not adjusted in time, it may miss the development opportunities for the next few years. In addition, the Warriors and Heat, two traditional powerhouses, are also facing unprecedented challenges. The Warriors showed strong strength at the beginning of the season, achieving a record of 12 wins and 3 losses…

Everyone knows that this season, the Golden State Warriors, aside from Curry, don't really have anyone particularly reliable to serve as a second scoring option. Moreover, after Melton's injury, there was no one on the guard line who could help Curry share the burden of organizing and scoring. Sister Bo's performance wasn't great, and while Little Payton's defense is decent, his offense falls short; many times, opponents would simply leave him open. To resolve these issues, the Warriors' management has been looking for solutions. Finally, their efforts paid off, and they recently made a pretty good trade. According to NBA insider Shams, league sources say the Heat are open to trading Butler. Butler wants to go to teams like the Warriors, Rockets, and Mavericks. I originally thought Butler might go to the Warriors, why? Because the Warriors urgently need a stable second scoring point, and Butler averages 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals this season with a shooting percentage of 55%! He led the Heat to the finals twice, a real star in the league. Well, although the Warriors are eager to find a stable second scoring point, Butler's salary is too high, and he's not young anymore; it might only be for one year. So, according to insider Spears, instead of chasing stars, the Warriors prefer to find someone to replace Melton in the free market or through trades. After Melton's season-ending injury, the Warriors suffered greatly. If they were to chase stars, the cost would be too high. Therefore, the possibility of the Warriors pursuing…

This season in the NBA Western Conference is incredibly competitive, with teams constantly changing their rankings as they strive to make it into the playoffs! Established powerhouses like the Lakers and Warriors still possess significant strength, while younger teams such as the Rockets and Grizzlies are also becoming increasingly formidable! Over in the East, it might seem relatively quiet on the surface, with less apparent competitive pressure. However, the overall level of competition in the Eastern Conference is by no means weak, boasting several top-tier teams with championship aspirations! Take the reigning champions, the Celtics, for example; this season, they've maintained the highest winning rate in the league. The Cavaliers have been undefeated at home throughout the regular season so far, truly emerging as a dark horse! The Knicks are also performing well, with Towns and Brunson forming a dominant duo. As for the Bucks, although their start to the season wasn't smooth, Giannis is still at the peak of his powers, ensuring that their performance won't be too far off. In the Eastern Conference, there's a team that's quite strong yet somewhat low-key, and that's the Miami Heat. They almost always make it to the playoffs each year; over the past five seasons, they've reached the Eastern Conference Finals three times and the NBA Finals twice, which is undoubtedly the mark of a top-tier team. However, this team doesn't generate much buzz; during the regular season, they play it safe, conserving energy where they can without exerting themselves fully. But come playoff time, things change dramatically, and their true…

NBA regular season games continued today, with teams that did not play on Christmas Day set to take the court. The Miami Heat faced a tough challenge as they played against the Orlando Magic away from home. The game was hard-fought and the score remained close, with both teams taking turns in the lead, unable to pull away from each other. This performance was considered unsatisfactory for the Heat, especially considering the Magic were without Banchero and the Wagner brothers, while Suggs had only just returned from injury and was playing through minor injuries. Despite these circumstances, the Heat were unable to secure a decisive victory. In the fourth quarter, with the game reaching its climax, Herro stepped up and made a graceful mid-range shot, helping the Heat to overtake by one point, leaving the Magic with only 0.5 seconds on the clock. Suggs' desperate three-pointer missed the mark, and the Magic lost at home to the Heat with a score of 88-89, conceding defeat in this "Florida Derby." On the court, the Heat had executed a buzzer-beater against the Magic, and off the court, they completed another buzzer-beater—against Butler. As Chinese media, we do not have people on the front lines to interview and gather information, so all the news is obtained through American media outlets. When reviewing American media reports, we choose relatively reliable sources and conduct cross-checking between multiple sources to confirm the authenticity of the information. After days of observation, information gathering, and analysis, it is highly likely that Butler wants to leave the Heat. There…