For now, however, the Rockets are among the top teams with a young core, and the Mavericks remain a contender in the tightly competitive Western Conference. It’s also worth noting executives who’ve checked in on Butler got the impression that Miami wants to figure out their star’s future after the season,

The Rockets, on the other hand, are in a similar situation. Dillon Brooks is their “Thompson” in their way to match Butler’s contract. They’ll also need to throw in Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and another player to complete a trade.

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 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.

Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat is uncertain as the organization hasn't offered the star forward a contract extension.

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.

Across town, the New York Knicks expressed interest in Butler this past summer, sources said. However, talks didn’t go far beyond exploratory interest before the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from

The Dallas Mavericks might seek some upgrades to give them a better chance of winning a championship. According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, the Mavs could part with a longtime fan favorite. "Dallas is about $5.