The Miami Heat are still trying to drive a hard bargain when it comes to a trade centered around disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

When the Miami Heat suspended forward Jimmy Butler for seven games on Jan. 3, many figured—naturally—that the six-time All-Star's days with the Heat were over. However, veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported Tuesday afternoon on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that Butler could potentially play again for Miami after all—as long as it doesn't trade him before he is eligible to return Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

With the Heat veteran’s seven-game suspension nearly over, the only question left is how Jimmy Butler gets shipped out of town.