The Suns and Jazz made a small trade on Tuesday, but a deal that might just be setting up a much larger deal for disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

Jimmy Butler has appeared in two games for the Heat since his team-imposed seven-game suspension ended last week, but the

Since Jimmy had his meeting with Micky Arison on Thursday, there is no doubt an uptick in (trade) discussions around Butler,' Windhorst said. 'The Heat shifted

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

Jimmy Butler's top focus remains to be traded to the Phoenix Suns according to an ESPN insider, but will he get what he wants?

Jimmy Butler wants a trade, specifically to one team. So, which team does the Miami Heat star want to play for next?

With the trade deadline just two weeks away, the Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat drama appears to have reached fever pitch.

The Miami Heat reportedly aren't displaying a sense of urgency in Jimmy Butler trade discussions. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported that

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.

"Finding a deal that works for Butler, Beal (who has a no-trade clause), the Suns and the Heat is the Mount Everest of tall tasks. Identifying Phoenix as Butler's best landing spot, though, isn't all that difficult."

Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Miami team once again on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs this Saturday at the Kaseya Center.