Q: Ira, Isaiah Stevens is presently the only true point guard on the roster. Can his two-way deal be converted to a standard contract? I’ve seen him play multiple times in the G League and, although he is small, he has some promise. – Bill, Palm Beach Gardens.

If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been the most prominent name in NBA trade rumors this season. A six-time NBA All-Star, Butler could help a lot of contending te