With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

While Jimmy Butler will seemingly play for any team other than the Miami Heat, there is reportedly one squad he doesn't want to be part of. Per ESPN's Marc

One of the hangups in trade talks for Butler was the Heat's steep asking price, but that is expected to come down as the deadline nears. Per Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Heat wanted considerable draft compensation if they took back players with contracts that last beyond the 2025-26 season.

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to watch in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps

Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Heat, leading to speculation that he will be traded before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Memphis has been warned against trading for Butler, but that hasn't prevented the Grizzlies from talking to the Heat.

NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Butler has been with the Heat since 2019. The No. 30 pick by the Chicago Bulls has spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Butler is averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season.

Miami Heat guard Josh Christopher (53) attempts to block Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) during the NBA Summer League Championship basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat at the Thomas & Mack Center, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jimmy Butler’s time with the Miami Heat is coming to an end very soon and we have listed three dark horse teams that could acquire the superstar if the Phoenix Suns don’t get the deal over the line.

Also, how will it affect our power rankings? All good things to ponder as our NBA insiders break down this week's list. Note: Team rankings are based on where members of our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps,