Speculation persists whether or not the Miami Heat will trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler in the coming months, especially as the team hovers around .500. NBA

Butler is in his 14th season in the NBA out of Marquette. The former 30th overall pick has had stints with the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers before landing with the Heat in 2019. This season, Butler is averaging 18.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

If the Miami Heat decide to trade star forward Jimmy Butler, multiple teams with playoff expectations could be interested. According to HoopsHype's

The Houston Rockets have been listed as a potential destination for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Butler has been the face of the Heat since 2019, leading the team to two NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023.

Butler hurt his knee while converting a layup as he was fouled with 1:27 left in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 119-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Butler remained in the game to take and make the free throw, completing the three-point play to cut the Heat’s deficit to three.

"Within league circles, there’s been quiet discourse about whether the Houston Rockets or Dallas Mavericks will eventually land Butler, a Texas native, should he and Miami decid

The Dallas Mavericks are rolling as of late, winning eight of their last nine games. That one loss was in overtime on the road against the Miami Heat, and Dallas has reportedly been connected to one of their stars in a possible trade.

If Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is on the move this season, rumors have already circulated about two potential suitors in the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. Both could be one star away from becoming championship contenders.