The relationship between Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley with the Miami Heat seems to be worsening as the days go by. Last October, the star expressed his desire to stay in Miami, but now just three months later,

Jimmy Butler is waiting for the Miami Heat to find the ideal partner to discuss a Butler trade after the forward requested a trade. Many are already wondering what will happen if a trade isn't found before the February 6 deadline,

Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for conduct detrimental to the team and he's asked for a trade. We're looking at potential outcomes, what Butler's departure would mean for the Heat, and how this moment could shape the way he's remembered.

The Utah Jazz (9-26) welcome the Miami Heat (18-17) to Delta Center in Salt Lake City Thursday. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Heat vs. Jazz odds a

The Jazz don’t offer much resistance on defense, allowing 118.5 points per game, a Bottom-5 mark in the NBA. It’s been even worse during this home slide, if you can believe it, as Utah is giving up 120.6 points per game, with teams shooting 48.5% from the field and 36.7% from 3-point range.

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