When the Miami Heat suspended forward Jimmy Butler for seven games on Jan. 3, many figured—naturally—that the six-time All-Star's days with the Heat were over. However, veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported Tuesday afternoon on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that Butler could potentially play again for Miami after all—as long as it doesn't trade him before he is eligible to return Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

The Miami Heat are still trying to drive a hard bargain when it comes to a trade centered around disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's

With the Heat veteran’s seven-game suspension nearly over, the only question left is how Jimmy Butler gets shipped out of town.

Heat forward Jimmy Butler could play for the team once again if he's not traded, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler reportedly made it clear to team president Pat Riley that he has no future in South Florida. According to ESPN's

Butler could return from his seven-game suspension on Friday. Will his stalemate with Heat end or further fester tension?

ESPN reporting: Suspended Heat star Jimmy Butler tells Pat Riley in face-to-face meeting that he wants to be traded and will not sign a new deal in Miami.

Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes proposed a 'reasltic' Jimmy Butler trade that would see the Heat star land with the Kings.

Six-time All-Star Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler's acrimonious relationship with his current team continues apace. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the 6-foot-7 swingman out of Marquette met up with longtime Heat team president Pat Riley at some point last week to discuss their options together.