Jimmy Butler, a six-time NBA All-Star and two-time Eastern Conference champion, would prefer to be traded by the Miami Heat ahead of the February trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Butler has reportedly not made a formal trade request to the Heat,

Jimmy Butler is ready for a change of scenery. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Miami Heat star "prefers" a trade out of town by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, he reportedly hasn't formally asked the Heat for a trade.

Here is the real reason Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat amid links with the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and more.