Jimmy Butler's efforts to force his way off the Miami Heat have proved fruitless thus far. But it's early days yet. It's been about a month since rumors first popped up that Butler wanted a trade and less than a week since he made it public before getting suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.

Jimmy Butler’s trade request from the Miami Heat has sent shockwaves through the NBA, with speculation rampant about his next destination. While Butler’s playoff pedigree and reputation as a fierce competitor make him an enticing prospect for contenders,