The former Los Angeles Lakers forward and future Hall of Famer believes Jimmy Butler would be an ideal addtion ahead of the trade deadline.

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

Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.

The six-time All-Star is eligible to return from suspension Friday, but the tension surrounding the team remains palpable, writes Mark Medina.

With Wednesday night’s 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers marking the end of the Heat’s six-game West Coast trip and the end of Butler’s team-issued seven-game suspension, he’s eligible to return when the Heat opens a three-game homestand on Friday against the Denver Nuggets (8 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Sun).

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As per recent reports, the situation between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat will become uglier following Butler's return from suspension

It was a 117-108 win for the Lakers and while it was not LeBron James ' best game by any means, he did step up to the plate in the fourth quarter. 9 of LeBron's 22 points on the night came in the fourth quarter, as he led all players in fourth quarter scoring to guide the Lakers over the line.

The Pacers and Spurs are headed to Paris, effectively taking those teams off the board regarding streaming value during Week 13.

The NBA trade deadline is only a few short weeks away and we are starting to see rumors swirl around. Teams are positioning themselves to possibly make a splash ahead of the deadline and it could alter how the remainder of the season goes.

Jimmy Butler was heavily criticized following his return to the court for the Miami Heat in a loss against the Denver Nuggets.