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

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

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.

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.

The Jimmy Butler trade drama somehow reached a fever pitch once again after it was announced the the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended the 35-year-old after he 'walked out' of a team shootaround Monday afternoon.

Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.

NBA rumors reveal Jimmy Butler's trade request excludes the Memphis Grizzlies, adding tension to his ongoing saga with the Miami Heat.

"The Miami HEAT are suspending Jimmy Butler without ... by going against his wishes and sending the superstar to the Memphis Grizzlies. Recent reports have indicated that Butler's trade demands ...

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

While Jimmy Butler will seemingly play for any team other than the Miami Heat, there is reportedly one squad he doesn't want to be part of. Per ESPN's Marc

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.