Ever since Denver’s interest in Zach LaVine became a talking point, Jamal Murray has provided a firm reminder that he already operates in that role for the Nuggets, averaging 21 points and six

We're two weeks away from the deadline, and new names who could have a market have emerged. But No. 1 remains the same.

The NBA trade deadline draws closer by the day, and as always, the transaction cycle remains headlined by the same small group of players. On Monday, the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a shootaround upon receiving the news that he would be benched.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

As the trade deadline gets closer, other teams trying to get involved in the Jimmy Butler trade, and the Chicago Bulls are one of them.

Butler was informed at shootaround that he would come off the bench behind Haywood Highsmith in this game, which prompted Butler to walk out of shootaround. From there, the Heat suspended Butler “indefinitely,” a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic and since confirmed by the team.

While Jimmy Butler continues to flood headlines and stories as the top NBA trade target of the season, there are still plenty of other players across the league

With little over a week left before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, all eyes will be on the Milwaukee Bucks, the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler at the front and center of this saga.

The Milwaukee Bucks, for as good as they have been this season, are looking to get better. According to K.C. Johnson on The Fastbreak, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to get involved in the Jimmy Butler trade in order to get their hands on Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls.

According to NBA insider K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, the Milwaukee Bucks are interested in acquiring Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls. Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Miami Heat and wants to get traded to the Phoenix Suns.

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