Jimmy Butler has been under intense scrutiny for weeks amid rumors surrounding a potential move to another NBA team. In this turbulent period, he has struggled to meet the Miami Heat's short-term expectations.

As the trade odyssey of the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, there was one moment that came as a shock to some fans of the team and the basketball world. With all the speculation, Heat president Pat Riley released a statement saying bluntly that the team will not be trading Butler which garnered more debate among ESPN analysts.

Jimmy Butler will miss the final two games of Miami's three-game road trip, a day after a statement was issued that he will not be traded.