The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly still have a “genuine interest” in acquiring Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, despite previous reports indicating that Butler does not want to play in Memphis. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel,

De'Aaron Fox has now joined Jimmy Butler as the top two trade candidates ahead of the NBA's February 6th trade deadline. However, the Butler situation continues

The Miami Heat could find a way to land De'Aaron Fox in their inevitable Jimmy Butler trade in a mock scenario with the Memphis Grizzlies involved.

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler in trade talks, the one team that has been seen as a dark horse was the Memphis Grizzlies which some see as a good fit. While the Grizzlies were reportedly “lurking” in talks for Butler, the team seems to have cooled off due to continued persistence from the star's camp that he does not want to play for them.

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

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 NBA trade deadline is in eight days and Jimmy Butler is still a member of the Miami Heat.Despite multiple team-imposed suspensions (including a current indefinite one), the six-time All-Star appears to be no closer to finding a new home.

For the past few weeks, every Jimmy Butler trade report has contained one common theme: Butler wants out of Miami, but he doesn't want to go to Memphis. For one

Jimmy Butler's tenure in Miami is all but over. He was suspended indefinitely after submitting his trade request and has been involved in numerous issues since then. However, the Heat are finding it difficult to pinpoint a legitimate trade partner,