T he Jimmy Butler saga that has taken place with the Miami Heat over the last few months has been nothing short of interesting. From Butler's agent, Bernie Lee, having internet be

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Miami would like to move the six-time All-Star ASAP. Read more at Hoops Rumors.

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns trade target Jimmy Butler still wants out of the Miami Heat, according to a new report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. News on the trade front of Butler-to-Phoenix has been quiet in recent days, though ahead of the league's Feb. 6 trade deadline, more steam should pick up.

The Jimmy Butler soap opera continues in Miami with no love lost between the two sides as Butler’s suspension comes to a close. Shams Charania of ESPN.com reports that Butler met with Heat president Pat Riley this week per sources and reiterated his trade request from the Heat.

But Butler still isn’t budging from his trade request. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday that Butler had an in-person meeting last week with Heat president Pat Riley in which he reiterated that he wants to be traded. Bringing a clearly disgruntled Butler back into the fold could be a problem for an already middling Heat team.

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro explains how president Pat Riley's criticism helped him become a better player unlike Jimmy Butler.

The Miami Heat have been navigating turbulent waters with Jimmy Butler sidelined for over a week amid swirling rumors of his potential departure for another NBA team. Now, the star forward has met with team president Pat Riley to clarify his stance—and it’s a definitive one.