Jimmy Butler has reportedly told the Miami Heat he wants to be traded, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst. The veteran forward has been the subject of significant trade rumors in recent weeks.

Jimmy Butler has finally gone public to discuss his state of mind and made it clear he's not happy with the Miami Heat. On Thursday night after the Indiana Pacers beat the Heat 128-115, Butler admitted basketball wasn't giving him joy and that he wanted to find it again.

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat made a shocking revelation regarding his ongoing trade request following their game against the Indiana Pacers. After the Miami Heat‘s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center,

The standoff between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat is getting juicier by the day. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported earlier this month that Butler hopes to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Butler’s agent vehemently shot down the report at the time,

I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, and wherever that may be, we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said. “But, I wanna get my joy back. I’m happy here, off the court, but I wanna be back to somewhat dominant,