With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

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

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.”

While Jimmy Butler will seemingly play for any team other than the Miami Heat, there is reportedly one squad he doesn't want to be part of. Per ESPN's Marc

Memphis Grizzlies players commented on Friday morning about the recent trade speculation regarding Jimmy Butler.

NBA trade season is arriving, and Memphis continues to be brought up in the conversation around disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Jimmy Butler has been at the center of trade talks this season, setting himself up to be the biggest name that is expected to be moved before the February 6 trade deadline.

A pair of Western Conference foes on opposite ends of the standings face off on Friday, Jan. 24 when the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.