Players come and go with every NBA franchise, but rumors that start to involve superstar talent should not be taken lightly. That's where the Miami Heat are with Jimmy Butler, as top insider Shams Charania put the internet in a frenzy following his recent report that Miami is officially open to trade offers for Butler.
The contract situation is naturally similar to another heartbreaking time in Heat history. Dwyane Wade's 2016 departure to the Chicago Bulls never felt right, and Miami allowed Wade to walk in the 2016 offseason following lowball contract offers to the organization's greatest player.
How did that work out for the Heat? Well, they instantly dropped out of the playoff picture the following season, and didn't make it back until Wade returned at the 2018 trade deadline.
Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals in his first season, and followed it up with another deep playoff run and second Finals appearance in a five-year span. He has done the most with less and defied all expectations.
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