Jimmy Butler will miss Saturday's game against the Magic because of an illness that kept him from returning Friday night against the Thunder.

Whispers of a potential partnership between the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler have grown into much louder talks as the Feb. 6 trade deadline begins to approach. The idea now doesn't seem as asinine as previously thanks to a handful of NBA and Suns insiders confirming the interest from both sides.

Trades involving NBA stars don’t typically spring up out of nowhere. There’s always a buildup, whether public or private. In Jimmy Butler’s case, it’s clear: the Miami Heat aren’t extending his deal for the upcoming season,