Back in 2005, there was a five-team trade that featured a total of 13 players - which oddly enough featured the Heat when they acquired Antoine Walker and Jason Williams. With less than two weeks until the deadline, we'll see if all the moving parts can net Butler in a Suns jersey.

The Phoenix Suns appear all-in on acquiring disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, but if they are unable to agree terms, they could turn to another talent in Zach LaVine.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler attended the final day of the Reserve Cup Miami Saturday, a day after cellphone video posted to the @OnlyInDade Instagram account showed him getting into a verbal altercation at the Reserve Padel Club.

The Phoenix Suns continue to be in hot pursuit of trading for Jimmy Butler, but a recent report suggests that they are nowhere near a deal.

Jimmy Butler wore shoes with Phoenix Suns colors during the Miami Heat's game Tuesday night. A day later, he was suspended for missing a team flight.

The Phoenix Suns are believed to be keen on adding Butler to their ranks. They appear to be stocking up for a move as well after boosting their draft capital recently.

The Miami Heat are reportedly against acquiring players with "significant future money" left on their deals in any trade involving Jimmy Butler. NBA

As always, the NBA trade deadline provides ample storylines, with marquee names potentially on the move, contenders looking to bolster their respective rosters for a playoff push and some organizations fully committing to a second-half tank. The major storylines currently captivating the NBA community are:

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

The Phoenix Suns swung a trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in what many in NBA circles believe is a precursor for a full-scale run at a Jimmy Butler

On Tuesday, the Suns traded their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029.

The Suns (22-21) ended a five-game road trip with a 108-84 win Wednesday over a depleted Brooklyn Nets team. Booker scored 32 points and Durant added 24 in the win. The Suns will begin a three-game homestand Saturday night against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center looking to build off winning three of their last four games.