Odds Show The Betting Favorite To Acquire Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat are eager to get rid of Jimmy Butler, but they only want to agree to a trade that is right for them.

There are several teams trying to get Butler, but which one has the best shot?

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, via Evan Sidery, the Memphis Grizzlies have surged forward to be the favorites in a trade for Butler.

Over the weekend, they had +3000 odds, but now their chances sit at +180.

They are followed by the Phoenix Suns with +300, while the Heat are still in the mix with +400.

According to @DKSportsbook’s latest odds update, the Grizzlies are even heavier favorites to acquire Jimmy Butler:

Grizzlies = +180
Suns = +300
Heat = +400

Since the weekend, Memphis’ odds have moved all the way from +3000 to now close to even money in the Butler derby. pic.twitter.com/kY002kIt2b

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 7, 2025

When this episode with Butler began, there were a few teams tied to him.

The Golden State Warriors were reportedly looking at Butler, and the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks were also mentioned as potential homes for him.

Those teams faded away when it became clear they didn’t want to move the assets needed to trade for Butler.

The Suns are still involved, but making that happen could be very difficult for Phoenix.

The Grizzlies seem like a very clear choice for Butler.

They have the assets necessary, and they would also give Butler a team that has win-now potential, which is something he wants.

In the end, the team that gets Butler will be the one that offers the best package to the Heat.

Miami isn’t interested in making Butler happy or giving him what he wants.

Instead, they are solely focused on laying the groundwork for a bright post-Butler future.

The Grizzlies’ chances have grown, but will they take the steps to trade for Butler and give Miami what they want?

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