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. I decided to create five different trade proposals that I would like to see happen over the week-plus.

After weeks of awkwardness, which has now included three suspensions, the Miami Heat may be nearing a Jimmy Butler trade.

The Miami Heat’s ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler have reportedly involved discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Julius Randle potentially being a key piece in a trade package. According to SNY’s Ian Begley,