Jimmy Butler wants out, but it's unclear who will be knocking on Miami's door.
The oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook correctly pinpoint the Phoenix Suns as the favorites to win the former Eastern Conference Finals MVP, with odds of +125.
In such a trade, the Suns would have to include guard Bradley Beal as a trade chip.
However, he still has three years and a $161 million no-trade clause left in his contract with Phoenix, so it will be difficult to get a taker on that deal.
Beal's agent also told ESPN that Beal has not yet been approached about waiving his no-trade clause.
If the Heat can't find a dance partner, they have a +225 chance of acquiring Butler, the second favorite to hire him after the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
Jimmy Butler next team odds
| team | odds |
|---|---|
| sans | +125 |
| heat | +225 |
| pelicans | +400 |
| grizzlies | +400 |
| rocket | +900 |
| warriors | +1100 |
| bucks | +1100 |
| kings | 20/1 |
| piston | January 22nd |
| nugget | January 22nd |
| mavericks | January 22nd |
| lakers | January 25th |
| spurs | 40/1 |
| thunder | 40/1 |
| cavaliers | 50/1 |
| net | 50/1 |
| Timberwolves | 50/1 |
| clippers | 50/1 |
| 76ers | 100/1 |
| knicks | 100/1 |
Betting odds on a particular player's next team is an imperfect way to identify a player's market.
Oddsmakers take huge vig (commissions) in these types of markets, and the implied odds are around 180 percent, when in reality the probability of a particular event actually occurring is simply 100 percent. .
Still, there are some interesting landing spots here, as Butler requested a trade last week and was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.
The Suns are the obvious favorites as they are still working hard to adjust their roster and contend for a championship.
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But Phoenix is far from that, considering they are 12-16 and the No. 12 seed in a crowded Western Conference.
The likely candidate to acquire Butler is the San Antonio Spurs, who have competed with the best teams in the NBA this season and could use him as a running mate for up-and-coming superstar Victor Wembaneyama.
The Spurs have the cap space to bring in Butler and the assets to lure Pat Riley, so at 40/1 you get great value.
Of course, Butler has one year left on his contract and is set to decline his player option for next year, so he could try to force a move to the Suns in any way possible.
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