Amidst talks of leaving Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler’s ‘preference’ revealed by NBA insider

Top NBA Insider, Brain Windhorst, reveals Jimmy Butler's preference on First Take as the trade season starts this Sunday.

Amidst talks of leaving Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler’s ‘preference’ revealed by NBA insider

Jimmy Butler trade rumors are heating up now

As the trade season begins this Sunday on December 15th, the rumors are already circulating and teams have started engaging in discussion with each other. One of the biggest stars who is speculated to be traded this year before the January 6th trading deadline is Jimmy Butler. As per the reports of ESPN’s First Take crew, Butler is most likely to be traded this season in spite of his preference to remain in Miami.

For now, Butler’s future with the Miami Heat’s looks uncertain. According to the long time NBA insider, Brian Windhorst, most executives he talked to believe that the big-name player in all likelihood to be traded this year is most probably Butler. During his appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Windhorst shed light on the same to Stephen A. Smith.

I think Jimmy Butler’s preference would be to sign an extension in Miami. He hoped to do that last season, but Pat Riley came out at the end of last season and said that’s not what the Heat were doing. This is just the beginning of what I think will be a lot that you’ll hear about Jimmy Butler in the coming days.

Brian Windhorst said

This suggests that teams have already started showing interest in Jimmy Butler, given his status as a star player capable of elevating any roster he joins. However, Butler’s trade will probably depend on Miami’s evaluation of their current championship window and the possible return they might receive from a deal.

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Trade rumors ignite heated exchange between Jimmy Butler’s agent and insider Shams Charania

Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernard Lee, and NBA insider Shams Charania got into a heated exchange recently over the “false” and “unfounded” claims made by the journalist who broke the news. Questioning Sham Charania’s credentials and journalistic integrity, Lee responded to Charania’s reporting, alleging that he uses “ChatGPT” to write his tweets so he can report “made-up bull**it.”

I 1000% stand by my reporting. It’s fully vetted. And as a professional, that’s what I do, that’s what I get paid to do, that’s what I’m going to do. I report truthfully and accurately. That’s what this is. Period.

Shams Charania retaliated during his guest appearance on First Take

Jimmy Butler seemingly enjoyed the back-and-forth between the two, stating he “f***ing loves” the drama. When asked by reporters during a post-game press conference, Butler shed light on the same.

I love it, I am all for the back and forth. Before he was my agent, he’s like, I guess we’re like brothers now, we do everything together, but I feel for him, at least somebody’s sticking up for me.

Jimmy Butler said

Looking desperately for his next team to call home, Jimmy Butler is reportedly eyeing the Suns, Warriors, Rockets, and Mavericks. All of these franchises have one thing in common: they provide Butler with the best shot at winning his first NBA championship title.