As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Miami does have a major trade asset in Butler at their hands. As the deadline nears, here's what the Heat's dream scenario for the 2025 NBA trade deadline would look like.

Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.

Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers on Thursday in Paris, France

The game is scheduled to start at noon EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

It's been a tough season for the Miami Heat, and the continued Jimmy Butler saga isn't doing the franchise any favors.

Nike is the king of basketball sneakers, thanks in large part to the partnership that the brand developed with Michael Jordan. But Jordan isn’t to only basketball star who has scored a deal with Nike.

The Brooklyn Nets retired Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey at the Barclays Center on Saturday, with the great Julius 'Dr. J' Erving - Carter's childhood hero - in attendance

When Kel’el Ware was drafted 15th by the Miami Heat last June, it wasn’t certain when the Indiana product would break into Miami’s rotation — after all, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra focuses more on the game ahead than he presumes anything about the big picture.