One of the biggest stories around the NBA of late has been about what the Miami Heat will do with star forward Jimmy Butler. There has been a ton of trade speculation around Butler and whether the Heat could move him before the trade deadline next year.

Will the Miami Heat make a major trade? NBA analyst predicts a potential swap between Jimmy Butler and a Bam Adebayo running mate.

As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more debate among ESPN analysts.