The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly still have a “genuine interest” in acquiring Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, despite previous reports indicating that Butler does not want to play in Memphis. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel,

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

De'Aaron Fox has now joined Jimmy Butler as the top two trade candidates ahead of the NBA's February 6th trade deadline. However, the Butler situation continues

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star's camp that he does not want to play for them.

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to watch in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps

One of the hangups in trade talks for Butler was the Heat's steep asking price, but that is expected to come down as the deadline nears. Per Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the Heat wanted considerable draft compensation if they took back players with contracts that last beyond the 2025-26 season.

NBA rumors reveal Jimmy Butler's trade request excludes the Memphis Grizzlies, adding tension to his ongoing saga with the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler's teammates on the Miami Heat reportedly feel "disrespected" by the six-time All-Star amid his standoff with the franchise, according to