Pacers Notes: Trade Rumors Flying, Jimmy Butler Proposal, Indiana in Lead For Star
Here's a look at all the recent news surrounding the Indiana Pacers, including a bevy of trade rumors, proposals, and predictions.

Butler, the Heat

Wild Trade Proposal Sees Pacers Land Jimmy Butler For Massive Haul
Jimmy Butler Seemingly Takes Major Shot at Heat Amid Trade Rumors
Jimmy Butler’s frustration with Heat actually makes sense
Heat's Erik Spoelstra has biggest Jimmy Butler request after suspension return
After Jimmy Butler made his return for the Heat on Friday, Erik Spoelstra speaks on what more he wants to see.
Trade rumor rankings: Jimmy Butler, Jusuf Nurkic and more
HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including Jimmy Butler.
Jimmy Butler channels Michael Jordan in return from Heat suspension: ‘I’m back’
Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a press release on X akin to Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” statement, which ended his first NBA retirement in 1995. Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.
Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he’s expected to play Friday
Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.
Jimmy Butler returns to Heat after 7-game suspension but offers ‘no comment’ on ongoing tension
Though Butler is returning to the court as his team-issued seven-game suspension ends, his dispute with the Heat remains far from resolved.
Jimmy Butler Rumors: Heat Considered Changing Terms of Suspension amid Trade Buzz
The Miami Heat weighed whether to change the designation for the suspension they issued to disgruntled star Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insider
Latest Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley Heat Meeting Can't Fix What's Already Broken in Miami
In the past, Riley has occasionally gotten into it with his superstars near the end of their Miami tenures. He had contract tensions with Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, which prompted Wade's stunning departure to his hometown Chicago Bulls in free agency during the summer of 2016.
Jimmy Butler Issues With Heat Stemmed From Lack of Big Trades
Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.
Inside the simmering feud between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat -- and why it's about to boil
The clash pits perhaps the NBA's most disgruntled superstar against a franchise that won't bend to his will. And everyone in the NBA is watching.
Jimmy Butler Intends to Play for Heat After Seven-Game Suspension if Not Traded
Chris Haynes reports that Jimmy Butler will return to play for the Heat again if he is not traded 👀 "l'm told [Butler] is fully prepared to return to play for the Miami Heat if he is not moved by the time his suspension is lifted.” (via @LeBatardShow) pic.twitter.com/yPPISUPR4r