If the Heat don't move Jimmy Butler by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, he'd be better off picking up his player option to facilitate a trade this offseason.

Jimmy Butler reportedly reiterates trade request in face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley None of this changes the situation: Miami hasn't traded Butler because the offers for him are lowball or involve taking on a big,

Chris Haynes reports that Jimmy Butler will return to play for the Heat again if he is not traded 👀 "l'm told [Butler] is fully prepared to return to play for the Miami Heat if he is not moved by the time his suspension is lifted.” (via @LeBatardShow) pic.twitter.com/yPPISUPR4r