The saga between a player and a franchise that could ultimately end up benefitting the Phoenix Suns appears to potentially be taking a new turn in the coming days. Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have had a strained relationship since the summer,

All things Suns: Latest Phoenix Suns news ... Miami had just tweeted a statement from Pat Riley the day after Christmas, saying: “We usually don't comment on rumors, but all this speculation ...

There are a number of obstacles that need to be overcome for Butler to be wearing a Suns jersey before season's end. For starters, Miami Heat president Pat Riley would likely need to loosen up just a touch. However, it extends much further than that.

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns trade target Jimmy Butler still wants out of the Miami Heat, according to a new report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. News on the trade front of Butler-to-Phoenix has been quiet in recent days, though ahead of the league's Feb. 6 trade deadline, more steam should pick up.

Miami had just tweeted a statement from Pat Riley the day after Christmas ... limits roster flexibility, so Phoenix might not make any trade-deadline moves. Suns general manager James Jones ...

Will the Miami Heat grant Jimmy Butler's trade wish to the Phoenix Suns? NBA pundits weigh in on Suns' targets before the February 6 trade deadline.

The Miami Heat should seek out a player with a skill set similar to Jimmy Butler‘s when it comes to wing or guard swaps. An underperforming Phoenix Suns star, who is expected to move this season, could be part of a three-team trade.

The Phoenix Suns' attempt to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat may have come to an end after a recent report.