A new ESPN report indicates why the Grizzlies are open to a Jimmy Butler trade despite reported resistance from Butler to play for the franchise.

According to the latest reporting from Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Memphis is “lurking” in trade talks for the 35-year-old. However, there seems to be a wider plan for the team which includes having Butler for a hopeful long playoff run and “free cap space this summer.”

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to monitor in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler,

The Grizzlies are "lurking" as a potential suitor for Heat star Jimmy Butler, according Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of

Jimmy Butler has appeared in two games for the Heat since his team-imposed seven-game suspension ended last week, but the

Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.

The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

The Miami Heat have a lot of ifs and buts in the Jimmy Butler trade. And as the trade deadline nears, things get complicated.

The Miami Heat don't wish to cling to Jimmy Butler because he obviously wants to leave the team, preferably for the Phoenix Suns. But they also

Heat’s Larsson assesses his first NBA start and where he stands. And updates on Isaiah Stevens and Jimmy Butler.