Butler, 35, has elevated his career in Miami but the clock is ticking ahead of February's trade deadline. As Butler's situation heats up, many media outlets discuss what could happen, but former LA Clippers star Lou Williams compares Butler's situation in Miami to Blake Griffin's situation in LA.

An ESPN Jimmy Butler report set off a firestorm of speculation surrounding possible trade partners with the Miami Heat for the disgruntled star.

Pat Riley went public with the same message that the Miami Heat had been sending privately: "We are not trading Jimmy Butler." One week later, Butler said he wanted to "get my joy back from playing basketball,

As Jimmy Butler continues to put pressure on the Miami Heat to grant his wish for a trade, people around the NBA have taken notice of his demeanor on

Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can find that joy in Miami, he had a two-word answer. "Probably not," he said. The relationship between Butler and the Heat — a talking point for weeks now — seems to have further deteriorated.

Jimmy Butler has indicated that he would like to be traded by the Miami Heat, telling a press conference: “I want to get my joy back.”