Jimmy Butler reportedly wants out of Miami, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania in a Christmas Day report. There is some delicate phrasing in Charania’s story, saying that Butler has not ‘formally requested’ a trade,

The Miami Heat are in no way forced to part ways with veteran star Jimmy Butler at February's trade deadline. Still, it appears the route Miami's front office is eager to take. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday evening the Heat are looking to move the six-time All-Star forward "as soon as possible.

Fans react as the Heat recently made headlines after suspending Jimmy Butler for seven games after he wanted a trade.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reportedly "prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline," ESPN's Shams Charania

In an appearance on "SportsCenter" late Friday night ( YouTube link ), Shams Charania of ESPN gave the latest update on Jimmy Butler ‘s situation in Miami, stating that the Heat would prefer to trade the six-time All-Star “as soon as possible.”

The Miami Heat's veteran forward has requested a trade from the franchise and could be moved before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Miami Heat coach Pat Riley has made it clear: The team is not letting go of Jimmy Butler anytime soon. On Thursday, Riley responded to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler wanted to be traded, saying that the team not planning on trading him.

As Jimmy Butler awaits a trade from the Miami Heat, he believes he still has plenty to give to a team willing to strike a deal for him. In fact,

Jimmy Butler's future remains uncertain as he serves a suspension from the Miami Heat while awaiting a compelling offer from another NBA team. In the midst of this turmoil, the 35-year-old star has issued a bold message to the entire league.

The list of teams advised against acquiring Jimmy Butler is growing longer, with the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks joining.