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Jimmy Butler’s trade situation remains the headliner, but other talks are bubbling around the league, even in this tight trade market. Here is the latest. It's no secret Phoenix wants to trade for Jimmy Butler.

Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.

The Bulls star has a legitimate All-Star case. He's averaging 24 points per game, has scored 30-plus points in six straight games and he's shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, the fifth-best mark in the NBA — but Chicago still can't find anyone to take on his contract.

HoopsHype ranks the five NBA players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, led again by Jimmy Butler.

Chandler Parsons explained why the Golden State Warriors haven't shown any interest in several stars on the trade block.

Zach LaVine has scored 30-plus points in all five of the Chicago Bulls' games in the 2025 calendar year, and he's done it with efficiency. His numbers have been particularly crazy during this stretch -- 32.

Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. The Brooklyn Nets, who are in the midst of a rebuilding process, have already ...