After ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania initially reported Butler's preference to be traded, Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that the team has no plans to execute a trade that moves Butler.

The Jimmy Butler era in Miami might be coming to a close. Despite a positive record, there are plenty of rumors about Butler potentially being traded away from the Heat. It's a surprising turn of events,

Jimmy Butler says he’s just fine with being with the Heat past the NBA trade in February, and beyond. Butler was asked by reporters if he would prefer to be traded, as rumors suggest.