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NBA News: Jimmy Butler has another shocking suitor for blockbuster trade to leave Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler has been part of many rumors about a possible trade to leave the Miami Heat. Another championship contender just joined the list of suitors.

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat.
Ā© Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJimmy Butler of the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler has become the center of attention in the NBA following a report by Shams Charania about a trade to leave the Miami Heat. Three teams were mentioned as possible destinations: the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks.

Undoubtedly, the news was a bombshell considering that, just a few days earlier, another rumor had surfaced involving LeBron James and the Warriors. As a result, the dream of a historic trio shook the league.

Now, there’s a huge plot twist in the story as Charania added a fourth team to hte list of suitors for Butler. That could prevent him from becoming the long awaited star teammate of Stephen Curry.

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According to Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns have emerged as favorite destination for Jimmy Butler if a trade is done. Although the player’s agent immediately rejected Charania’s information, the insider doubled down in a special appearance with First Take.

ā€œI 1000% stand by my reporting. It’s fully vetted. As a professional, that’s what I do. That’s what I get paid to do. That’s what I’m going to do. Report truthfully and accurately. That’s what this is. Period. It is 1000% facts.ā€

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Hours later, John Gambadoro supported Charania’s report. ā€œShams Charania is not incorrect, despite what the agent says, despite what the Miami Heat may say. I always take a little bit of time making sure I get stories correct, because I don’t go out there with incorrect information. Jimmy Butler is absolutely interested in coming to the Phoenix Suns.ā€

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