Jimmy Butler's efforts to force his way off the Miami Heat have proved fruitless thus far. But it's early days yet. It's been about a month since rumors first popped up that Butler wanted a trade and less than a week since he made it public before getting suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.

Can the Bucks actually pursue Jimmy Butler before the trade deadline? This 5-team deal including the Lakers is just crazy enough to work.

Jimmy Butler is pulling his best Goldilocks impression after indicating he wants out of Miami, reportedly nixing some potential destinations off his list. The Grizzlies and several other teams have been told Butler has “no interest” in being acquired by them, according to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes.