Earlier today, Shams Charania reported that James Harden has added the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks to his list of preferred trade destinations. Jimmy Butler liked an Instagram post sharing the news.
Later in the day, Butler appeared on ESPN’s The Jump with Rachel Nichols, who asked him about that double-tap on his phone. The 31-year-old called Harden a “friend” and said he just wants him to be happy. Butler also said he likes “the group that we have.” Harden is under contract for the next two seasons, and the Heat would certainly have to give up at least Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro in a trade.