If the Heat don't move Jimmy Butler by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, he'd be better off picking up his player option to facilitate a trade this offseason.

It is no secret that Jimmy Butler wants to be traded. He reportedly told Miami Heat president and minority governor as much, to his face, in a meeting

Chris Haynes reports that Jimmy Butler will return to play for the Heat again if he is not traded 👀 "l'm told [Butler] is fully prepared to return to play for the Miami Heat if he is not moved by the time his suspension is lifted.” (via @LeBatardShow) pic.twitter.com/yPPISUPR4r