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.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers,

Jimmy Butler's decision that he no longer wants to play for ... With three notable big men on their roster — Deandre Ayton, Donovan Clingan, and Williams — the Blazers are looking to find a balance. This is why Ayton is starting to look like the ...

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a blunt rebuttal when asked about Jimmy Butler's 'languid' play against the Portland Trail Blazers.

A: One lesson learned about Jimmy Butler over these five-plus seasons with the Heat is that you never know, game to game, at least during the regular season, which Jimmy Butler you might get. That’s just the reality from a player who clearly has prioritized the postseason,

FINAL. 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons . 22 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists for @DeandreAyton . 18 points, 2 rebounds/blocks for

The Blazers reportedly have a new timeline to possibly trade center Deandre Ayton, Chauncey Billups recently called out a cheap shot from the Mavericks, and more.

Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

According to a source familiar with Heat’s plans this is one of the steps toward a Jimmy Butler trade. Picks plus likely a pair of players then would come to the Heat for

The Blazers will have their hands full with Herro, who is averaging 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three. Every single one of those categories is a career-high for the Kentucky guard, who is having a breakout year in his sixth season.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.