The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. We’ve seen a few minor trades leading up to the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. But with that date less than two weeks away, expect the action to heat up.

Starting Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been on the shelf since January 21 due to a left knee sprain. Now, he's been upgraded to merely questionable to return to the hardwood, per a new NBA injury report.

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.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause to go to the Chicago Bulls, a source familiar with the three-time All-Star’s thinking told The Athletic. The Bulls had been mentioned as one team the Suns could use to facilitate a hypothetical trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

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

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) attempts to score over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton (2) during the second half of an NBA game at the Kaseya Center ...

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors ... including former Suns player Deandre Ayton, who also contributed 15 rebounds. Ayton’s eight points during a 21-8 Portland run ...

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds ... of the season because of groin tightness. Jimmy Butler had 13. The Blazers extended a six-point ...

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.

However, others seem to believe that center Deandre Ayton could potentially ... as a potential landing spot for Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and big man Jericho Sims. However, trading with ...

This mock trade has the Portland Trail Blazers reuniting with a former big man who is frustrated in his current role.

The Miami Heat are in the midst of an ugly divorce with their star. But can this drama cost them more than they can pay? Will the way they have treated Jimmy Butler have repercussions on their next potential free agent signing?