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Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler finds himself at the center of trade discussions as the 2024-25 NBA season ramps up. Previously, Butler was reportedly weighing options, with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and Golden State Warriors catching his interest.

Butler’s recent, somewhat cryptic comments in an interview have stoked the flames of speculation. Moreover, NBA analyst Brett Siegel noted that teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Lakers are potential contenders for the star player.

Recent reports from Polymarket have revealed some surprising news concerning the Miami Heat star. Fans have been puzzled about where Butler might end up, but it appears the team is having difficulty finding a trade partner.

According to Polymarket’s recent reports, there is now a clear path to keeping Butler beyond the trade deadline. Additionally, Polymarket’s predictive markets show that his chances for the trade have dropped to just 52%.

Jimmy Butler’s Availability For Upcoming Game Against the Brooklyn Nets

The Miami Heat currently sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 13 wins and 13 losses. Unfortunately, their star player, Jimmy Butler, is unavailable to support the team. He played only 7 minutes in the recent 97-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a stomach illness.

He missed the following game, a 121-114 loss to the Orlando Magic, for the same reason. Additionally, according to a recent post by the Miami Heat on X (formerly Twitter), Butler is questionable for the next game against the Brooklyn Nets.

“#BKNvsMIA INURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (illness) is listed as questionable to play in tomorrow night’s game vs the Nets. Josh Richardson (heel) has been ruled out.” Via Miami Heat official account on X.

Butler’s availability will be essential for the Heat’s chances of rising in the rankings during the 2024-25 NBA regular season.