Miami has been in turmoil for weeks, with one man at the center of it all– Jimmy Butler. Whether it’s swirling trade rumors or suspensions, the spotlight has been on him for all the wrong reasons, creating a tense atmosphere in the locker room. Tyler Herro pulled back the curtain, revealing a glimpse of the chaos unfolding behind closed doors.

While talking to the media this morning, Herro highlighted the mindset of the Heat players regarding Jimmy’s complicated situation. “Kind of feels normal now at this point,” he said. When asked whether Jimmy would take the court tonight against the Magic and what role he would play, Herro responded, “Kind of just what it is, nothing’s guaranteed. So we just gotta be ready to roll with whatever cards we are dealt with tonight. We just gotta be ready to go.”

Initially, President Pat Riley and the franchise were confident that Jimmy would stay, despite the constant rumors. However, the 35-year-old made his feelings known indirectly, stating that he no longer enjoys his journey with the Heat. That led to his seven-game controversial suspension.

Things didn’t end there. Just a few games after his return, Jimmy was handed another two-game suspension for missing the team flight. Instead of doing something about it, the veteran ended up attending a Miami event.

Behind it all lies Jimmy’s desire to move to Phoenix and the Suns’ wish to bring him on board. At one point, it seemed the trade to the Suns wouldn’t be possible due to Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause and the Heat showing no interest in him as a trade piece for Jimmy.

It appeared Jimmy would have to settle with the Heat and adjust to life on the East Coast. However, the Suns are now reportedly looking to involve another team to make it work. With all the uncertainties surrounding the situation, it’s only natural that Heat players are mentally preparing for anything to happen at this point.

And even if the move doesn’t happen, Jimmy will have another option, with speculation pointing to a potential suitor for the 6-time All-Star, as the saga takes an unexpected new twist.

New NBA team emerges as Jimmy Butler’s potential suitor

If Jimmy Butler can’t form a Big 3 with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in Phoenix, he might just do so with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in Milwaukee. That might be surprising, but it was brought to light by Marc Stein. The NBA insider wrote on Stein Line, “Who else besides Phoenix could emerge as a potential trade suitor for Jimmy Butler?” His answer? “Milwaukee, at the very least, has rival teams wondering if a Butler bid is forthcoming.”

The Bucks have assets to offer the Heat that they might be willing to accept after all. On The Hoop Collective, ESPN reporters Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst stated that Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Pat Connaughton are the players Milwaukee could part ways with as they keep their trading options open.

According to Jake Fischer, the Heat’s priority is to secure a trade return with a contract that extends beyond the 2025-2026 season, which both Middleton and Portis have. Now, all they would need is a nod from Pat Riley.

Whether that trade goes through, and if Jimmy Butler ends up settling somewhere else while the Heat find peace and certainty in their locker room, will be something to watch closely in the coming days leading up to the trade deadline.