A: Because Memphis already has Ja Morant, Demond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. locked into big deals, and that is not a market able to necessarily support a fourth major contract, should that be/remain Jimmy Butler’s priority in any relocation.

While Jimmy Butler rumors and headlines are dominating NBA talking points, there may not be a trade in the immediate future. Sam Amick of The

Miami is being patient while Butler is suspended, knowing that other teams will start to get desperate near the trade deadline.