The Heat essentially has three options with its disgruntled star: trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline, facilitate a summer trade, or let him go as a free agent.
A trade before Feb. 6 could eliminate distractions and allow Miami to move on, but appealing packages for Butler are lacking from potential trade partners.
Miami is hesitant to take on expensive contracts of non-All-Stars like Andrew Wiggins, especially given their already high payroll and current roster.
The relationship between Butler and the Heat seems nearly beyond repair, making a compromise deal unrealistic as both parties are dissatisfied.
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