If there was any uncertainty about Jimmy Butler’s preferred trade destination, that is no longer the case. Just hours after the Phoenix Suns acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick, Butler took the court for the Miami Heat, wearing sneakers in the colors of the Suns.

The Suns may aim to utilize these picks to enhance their roster before the trade deadline, and they have been frequently associated with disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler in various media reports. Butler recently returned to the Heat after serving a seven-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the team.”

With the Suns now holding first-round picks in 2025, 2027, and 2029 that are the least favorable selections between Cleveland and Minnesota in 2025, and between Cleveland, Utah, and Minnesota in 2027 and 2029, they are well-positioned for future transactions.

Additionally, the Jazz obtained the Suns’ unprotected first-round pick for 2031.

The struggling Suns, currently at a 21-21 record this season, face significant disappointment given their roster includes stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.