One of the biggest stories around the NBA of late has been about what the Miami Heat will do with star forward Jimmy Butler. There has been a ton of trade speculation around Butler and whether the Heat could move him before the trade deadline next year.

As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more debate among ESPN analysts.