Heat forward Jimmy Butler and this trade saga has come full circle, courtesy of ESPN NBA insider, Shams Charania.

The crumbling relationship between Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and team president Pat Riley has been a long time coming. And, like with many partnerships th

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins issued a public demand to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler's agent, Bernie Lee, to apologize to Perkins' co-worker, ESPN analyst Shams Charania.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, disputed any reports of a possible trade or that Lee and Butler were hinting in league c

Butler said he wants to "get his joy back" playing basketball and that it's "probably not" going to happen in Miami.

Fans react as the Heat recently made headlines after suspending Jimmy Butler for seven games after he wanted a trade.

Over the past few weeks, much has been made about whether the Miami Heat would trade star forward Jimmy Butler. After ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported that Miami was open to dealing Butler, the star forward's agent completely pushed back on it all.

The Miami Heat were once unwilling to move on from Jimmy Butler but they have reportedly completely changed their stance on the subject now. NBA insider

The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler seven games for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team." In addition, Miami confirmed it

The Miami Heat are in no way forced to part ways with veteran star Jimmy Butler at February's trade deadline. Still, it appears the route Miami's front office is eager to take. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday evening the Heat are looking to move the six-time All-Star forward "as soon as possible.

With Butler slated to leave Miami over the next month, the Heat-Butler era appears to be coming to an end after five and a half seasons. Over his stint in South Beach, Butler made two NBA All-Star teams and led the Heat to the NBA Finals twice.