First, Butler may not see a change of scenery before February's trade deadline if the Heat don't find a package they're happy with. This would lead the six-time All-Star to likely decline his player option for next season,

Saturday’s game against the Hawks marks the start of a back-to-back set for the Heat. Miami will close its three-game trip on Sunday against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center, with Butler’s status for that game also up in the air.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has issued a defiant update on Jimmy Butler’s future at the franchise amid trade talk rumors.