Jimmy Butler has declined trades to the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies, leading to complicated negotiations with the Miami Heat. Tensions have risen due to multiple suspensions, but a possible trade to the Phoenix Suns could be a solution,

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star's camp that he does not want to play for them.