Miami Heat‘s Jimmy Butler has informed the organization that he wants to move on from them and continue his career elsewhere. The star forward has named the Phoenix Suns as his top destination and even the Golden State Warriors has an edge over other teams.

A new ESPN report indicates why the Grizzlies are open to a Jimmy Butler trade despite reported resistance from Butler to play for the franchise.

As Jimmy Butler's trade drama around leaving Miami played throughout the weeks, there's been one consistent message being reported: Jimmy wants to be traded anywhere except Memphis. It's gotten to a point where it almost feels like a level of disrespect to the Memphis Grizzlies,

The NBA trade deadline is in eight days and Jimmy Butler is still a member of the Miami Heat.Despite multiple team-imposed suspensions (including a current indefinite one), the six-time All-Star appears to be no closer to finding a new home.

According to the latest reporting from Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Memphis is “lurking” in trade talks for the 35-year-old. However, there seems to be a wider plan for the team which includes having Butler for a hopeful long playoff run and “free cap space this summer.”

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly a team to monitor in the trade sweepstakes involving Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler,

According to an NBA source familiar with the situation, multiple teams have been working on potential trade constructs that would work either in the moment or ahead of next Thursday’s 3 p.m.

"The Grizzlies are lurking in Butler trade talks, sources said, and have been in contact with the Heat during the process," Windhorst said. "Rival league executives believe Memphi

The Jimmy Butler trade drama somehow reached a fever pitch once again after it was announced the the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended the 35-year-old after he 'walked out' of a team shootaround Monday afternoon.

With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and several teams are looking around, scanning the market for ways to upgrade their rosters. That includes the Memphis Grizzlies, who are in one of the most interesting positions. The Grizzlies (31-16) entered play Wednesday as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.