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Warriors among several teams back in the mix on Jimmy Butler as NBA trade deadline nears: Sources

The Golden State Warriors are one of several teams back in the running for Jimmy Butler's services now that the Miami Heat have lowered their asking price, according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor.

Momentum for a trade may be picking up one day after Butler's latest suspension by the Heat on Monday, his third this month. This suspension is "indefinite," after Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Butler will be suspended for a minimum of five games, which would run through the Feb.