Per a recent report, rival executives believe the Rockets would have interest in acquiring Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler if Butler and the Heat decide to part ways.

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,

With the Heat off to a rocky start, there is some chatter about the franchise potentially making Butler available for trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.