MIAMI may very well need to move on from its main man sooner than later, as Jimmy Butler has apparently sent out feelers about leaving the Heat.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the 35-year-old six-time All-Star is eyeing title contenders such as the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, or Dallas Mavericks as his next destination.
While there has been no formal request for a trade, Butler is "believed to be ready for his exit." Even more, he hopes any deal will be completed before the league trade deadline on Feb. 6.
The 6-foot-7 wing is posting per game counts of 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists for 14-13 Miami, which currently stands sixth in the Eastern Conference.
In his last five seasons with the Heat, Butler led his side to the playoffs, as well as two finals.
Charania, however, also added that the franchise is already looking into moving forward with a "rising core of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro."
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