Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

Jimmy Butler has been the talk of the NBA trade market, yet with the trade deadline approaching, the Heat star won't impact anything.

A: One lesson learned about Jimmy Butler over these five-plus seasons with the Heat is that you never know, game to game, at least during the regular season, which Jimmy Butler you might get. That’s just the reality from a player who clearly has prioritized the postseason,

Out - Achilles Josh Richardson: Questionable - Heel Isaiah Stevens: Questionable - G League BLAZERS Deandre Ayton: Questionable - Calf Jerami Grant: Out - Face contusion Betting line: Heat -3.5 VITALS: The Heat and Trail Blazers meet for the first of two regular season matchups.

Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers,

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a blunt rebuttal when asked about Jimmy Butler's 'languid' play against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

Jimmy Butler for Bradley Beal ... Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal).

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.

The Blazers will have their hands full with Herro, who is averaging 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three. Every single one of those categories is a career-high for the Kentucky guard, who is having a breakout year in his sixth season.

According to a source familiar with Heat’s plans this is one of the steps toward a Jimmy Butler trade. Picks plus likely a pair of players then would come to the Heat for