According to Chris Haynes, Jimmy Butler has made it clear that he is not interested in playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
There were a couple of teams Butler did not want to play for; Memphis was up there on that list. This comes after reports of him being willing to play “anywhere” but Miami.
The 35-year-old continues to seek a multi-year contract from a playoff-contending team. With that said, teams have dropped out of the race.
Most notably, the Golden State Warriors, who don’t want to empty their roster for one superstar.
Now, teams still want him—for example, the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. As of this time, per reports, Phoenix is the only team willing to give the money Butler is looking for.
This season’s trade deadline is February 6th. Butler is currently serving a team-imposed seven-game suspension, as it’s been made clear if no trade has happened by then, or when the deadline passes, he will continue playing for Miami and leave in free agency.
In 22 games, Butler averages 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals.
