If the Miami Heat desire strictly win-now pieces in return for star Jimmy Butler, a three-team deal is their best option. This way, the Heat trade Butler to a contender, which sends young players and draft assets to a third team while Miami receives competitive pieces from that third team in return.

Jimmy Butler's candid remarks reignited rumors about his future in Miami, but both parties must work together no matter what

Jimmy Butler is nothing if not dramatic. When he wanted to leave the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2018, he went out of his way to embarrass his teammates in a now infamous training camp practice and immediately followed that up with an interview.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the subject of trade speculation for over a month now. When asked if he wants to remain in Miami, here's what Butler said

As trade rumors continue to swirl around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the forward responded Tuesday with “that’s a good question” when asked by reporters whether he wants to stay in Miami.

We have a month and change to see if the Miami Heat will stick to their guts and keep Jimmy Butler, or if the team will trade the All-Star forward. Former Heat guard Carlos Arroyo knows where he stands.

A three-team trade idea would move Jimmy Butler out of Miami, Zach LaVine out of Chicago, and Michael Porter Jr. out of Denver.