Of course Butler understands, so he is a little anxious. Butler’s agent must take the initiative, try to attract attention and discussion, and control his own market situation and initiative in the free market.
In the past month, it is easy to see from the Butler trade rumors and the Heat’s record that the Heat’s demand for Butler is no longer so high. In the past five games, the Heat have 4 wins and 1 loss. Butler has only played in one game, including two away games against the Magic and Rockets. In the East, the top four teams in the Western Conference all won, and Butler did not accompany the team at all.
The Heat try their best to tap the maximum potential of the lineup and young players. Herro has grown into the Heat’s first scoring point, shooting 477% from the field, 41% from the three-point range, averaging 24.3 points per game, and flanking defensive engineers small forwards Highsmith and Ha Kes can be trusted. On the offensive end, Jovic can rely on his height for matchups and Robinson’s three-pointers. The bench can play a bad role and change the game. Backks can be given more roles.
Butler’s status and weight in the Heat have gradually been diluted by the depth of the Heat’s lineup. This is Leary’s ability and the Heat’s depth.
As long as they can get a satisfactory offer, the Heat will sell Butler before the player trade deadline on February 7. If the market does not provide a satisfactory offer, Butler will still be useful and crucial in the playoffs. Butler must pay for becoming a free agent. Working hard, the Heat didn’t suffer at all.
Having Butler is great, but it’s okay without Butler. The Heat are back in an active and advantageous position.
The Heat will eventually trade Butler away, and there will be a twist in this drama that will be interesting.
