Miami Heat players would welcome Butler back if trade falls through

A teammate privately stated that the roster is open to Butler’s return if he remains in Miami

Despite ongoing trade rumors, the Miami Heat locker room remains open to Jimmy Butler’s return. According to Ira Winderman, an anonymous teammate confirmed: “The roster would embrace a Butler who would return at the top of his game.”

While Butler’s future is still uncertain, Miami continues to explore trade options to enhance its roster.

An anonymous Miami Heat player says the team would welcome Jimmy Butler back if a trade doesn’t go through, per @iraheatbeat

“One teammate privately said that the roster would embrace a Butler who would return at the top of his game.” pic.twitter.com/wGbhVwbtMi

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 5, 2025