Third time in a month, and with this Jimmy Butler has probably set a record, but we don’t know for sure. Yes, you read it right. The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely without pay for at least 5 games and are working hard to move him before the February 6 trade deadline. It’s a messy situation, and if you’re a Heat fan, you’ve probably been bracing for some drama like this.

Shams Charania of ESPN dropped the bombshell: Butler “walked out of Heat shootaround this morning after being informed the team is planning not to start him — with Haywood Highsmith starting — moving forward.” Imagine being told you’re coming off the bench after years of being the face of the team. That’s gotta sting, right?

Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks Head Coach and the 6x All-Star’s former coach was asked a few questions about Butler. Thibodeau kept his response short and sweet—and even managed to crack a smile: “I’ve got enough to worry about here.” Thibodeau repeated the same line twice, clearly dodging any deeper conversation about the Miami drama.

Coach Thibodeau is already familiar with Butler’s trade drama. The two have known each other since Butler was drafted in 2011 by the Bulls. Thibs was the HC of the Bulls. Then they reunited in Minnesota. At the time, it looked like their reunion might turn things around, even though Thibodeau’s first year with the Timberwolves had been underwhelming.

Fast forward to just before training camp for the 2018 season, and Butler dropped the bomb: he wanted out. Yeah, less than a week before camp started, he asked for a trade. Cue the chaos.

All those whispers about locker room tension, bad chemistry, and general unhappiness? They weren’t just whispers anymore. It all spilled out into the open, like a celebrity feud hitting Twitter, now X, of course. Just like his drama with the Heat now.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, a 4-team trade rumor has been floating around Miami to get rid of Butler.

Can a 4-team trade finally fix the Jimmy Butler situation? What’s on the cards?

The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler is at the center of it all. With just over a week left, the Bucks, Suns, and Heat are the teams to watch. Butler’s situation could trigger a domino effect, reshaping rosters across the league. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently reported the Bucks are shopping Khris Middleton ($31.6 million) and Bobby Portis ($12.5 million), signaling a major shakeup. If they clear that cap space, Butler might finally land with the Suns, especially as his relationship with the Heat sours.

Meanwhile, the Bucks could use that flexibility to chase another star. The Athletic linked them to Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine, but insider Chris Haynes quickly shot down the Beal rumors! That leaves LaVine, who’s making $43 million this year and has three years left on his deal. With Middleton struggling—averaging just 11.9 points in 19 games—and Portis shooting a career-worst 36.4% from three, Milwaukee seems ready to pivot.

If LaVine becomes the centerpiece, the Bulls could jump in, potentially turning this into a 4-team deal. That’s the kind of chaos the deadline brings, with teams trading contracts and draft picks like trading cards. It’s a high-stakes game, and everyone’s watching to see who blinks first.

So, buckle up. The next week will be a whirlwind of rumors, trades, and surprises. Whether you’re a Bucks fan hoping for a turnaround or just here for the drama, one thing’s clear: the NBA never disappoints when it comes to deadline madness.