Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returns from a seven-match ban with 18 points as his side lose to the Denver Nuggets.

“From Miami’s perspective, this trade is more than a simple salary dump. Rui Hachimura’s physicality and scoring fit seamlessly into Heat Culture, while Austin Reaves offers a scrappy, playmaking guard who could develop into a key piece for the team.”

For clarity, Simone's three-team trade proposal would send Butler and Alec Burks to the Lakers, Hachimura, Reaves, Vanderbilt, and two future first-round picks to the Heat, and Vincent and two future second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons.

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Jimmy Butler doesn't solve the Lakers' need for ... The Lakers would likely have to include Austin Reaves in any Butler deal to make the numbers work. Not only has Reaves been happy to play ...

Lakers guard Austin Reaves pointed the finger at himself after the Lakers shockingly lost to the Mavericks on Tuesday.

It'd be easy to get caught up in the rumors, but the Los Angeles Lakers must chart a different course on the Jimmy Butler front.

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward and future Hall of Famer believes Jimmy Butler would be an ideal addtion ahead of the trade deadline.

LeBron James commends Austin Reaves for his career-high 38 points in the Lakers narrow victory over the Nets, showcasing his talent and resilience.