In an intriguing three-time trade, the Heat could compensate for Butler’s departure by landing a declining Milwaukee Bucks star and NBA champion. “First thing's first: credit for this creative deal construction goes to ESPN's Bobby Marks,” CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn wrote Friday.

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

Butler’s current suspension stems from escalating tensions between him and the Miami Heat organization. This incident comes amid an already tumultuous season, as Butler publicly requested a trade and expressed dissatisfaction with the Heat’s direction.