Heat forward Jimmy Butler and this trade saga has come full circle, courtesy of ESPN NBA insider, Shams Charania.

Kevin Love reposted a video clip from the movie ‘The Godfather III’ during which Al Pacino says, ‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.’ The post was followed up with caption, ‘Jimmy after yesterday’s news.’

NBA insider Shams Charania has dropped a major bomb on Jimmy Butler trade rumors. After the Miami Heat suspended their superstar for seven games, they are speeding up the process of dealing him to another team. The Heat are looking for trades right away after initially planning to wait on moving him.

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins issued a public demand to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler's agent, Bernie Lee, to apologize to Perkins' co-worker, ESPN analyst Shams Charania.

ESPN insider Shams Charania, citing his anonymous sources, was the first to break Butler's desire to leave Miami in December. Charania said Butler's preferred destinations were the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets.

When Jimmy Butler went public with his desire to be traded, it was just a matter of time before the Miami Heat front office made a statement. However, the statement may have been one Butler didn't expect,

However, Shams' report was called out by Butler's agent, Bernie Lee. But as we know it, Jimmy has demanded a move away from the franchise and has confirmed that he no longer wants

Heat president Pat Riley said Thursday that his team has no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, despite swirling rumors.

"The Memphis Grizzlies, along with a few other teams, have received word that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has no interest in being traded there. So the message is being delivered, that a trade should not be attempted to acquire the All-Star forward," Haynes said via a video on his Twitter / X account.

Learn how Bradley Beal's powerful statement highlights his role as the Suns' Sixth Man and potential key to acquiring Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has indicated he is not willing to be traded to one Western Conference championship contender.