With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star's camp that he does not want to play for them.

De'Aaron Fox has now joined Jimmy Butler as the top two trade candidates ahead of the NBA's February 6th trade deadline. However, the Butler situation continues

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and several teams are looking around, scanning the market for ways to upgrade their rosters. That includes the Memphis Grizzlies, who are in one of the most interesting positions.

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to watch in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps

Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Heat, leading to speculation that he will be traded before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Butler has been with the Heat since 2019. The No. 30 pick by the Chicago Bulls has spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Butler is averaging 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season.

Miami Heat‘s Jimmy Butler has informed the organization that he wants to move on from them and continue his career elsewhere. The star forward has named the Phoenix Suns as his top destination and even the Golden State Warriors has an edge over other teams.

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix appeared as a guest on “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” for an episode published on Wednesday. The two talked about the Butler situation, and that’s when Mannix mentioned the teams Butler doesn’t want to be traded to.

With Butler being sidelined for the foreseeable future, an unexpected trade contender may reenter the fold to gauge Miami's interest in taking a personal shot at Butler by going against his wishes and sending the superstar to the Memphis Grizzlies.

A new ESPN report indicates why the Grizzlies are open to a Jimmy Butler trade despite reported resistance from Butler to play for the franchise.