The Miami Heat have been doing their best to escape the Jimmy Butler trade saga, even reportedly offering to lower their price tag in recent negotiations to ship the six-time All-Star elsewhere. As talks continue to be had with prospective teams looking to acquire the 35-year-old's services,

Where will Jimmy Butler end up before the 2025 NBA trade deadline? Only four teams realistically make the most sense to acquire the disgruntled veteran wing.

Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.

The countdown is about to move within a week of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline when it comes to the Miami Heat’s next step with Jimmy Butler. In other words, go-time. For now, the veteran forward remains on unpaid team suspension through at least that deadline,