“The Grizzlies, for example, have held exploratory talks with Miami about Butler, but those interactions haven't gone far,” The Athletic reports. “According to league sources, the Heat asked about Memphis' young players, which the Grizzlies rebuffed.”

More often than not, not many substantial trades happen before the NBA trade deadline passes. That’s usually because star players typically make trade requests during the offseason, not mid-season. However,