Jimmy Butler wanted to be traded because he felt the Heat were moving in a direction without him in mind and he wanted to be more valued, sources said. The four-time NBA All-Star ended up asking for a trade from the Heat in his seventh season with the franchise. From 2019 to 2025, Butler led the Heat to NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023, averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, and made two All-Star appearances.