"Proper PR exit" - Heat fans reckon Jimmy Butler's trade to another team is confirmed after latest truth bomb

As the Miami Heat battled it out in the first quarter of Saturday's skirmish against Brooklyn, suspended star Jimmy Butler was giving interviews at Miami Beach in the Padel tournament. The six-time NBA All-Star dropped the truth after revealing he has no issues with Miami.

Butler made his feelings clear about his love for the city, saying:

"I love this city with everything I have. So glad to be around so many incredible people ... Friends and family over here. This city deserves everything."

There have been mixed emotions among the Heat fanbase regarding Jimmy Butler's trade saga and his antics to force a move-out. Some believe Butler deserved better, while others think he should have been more professional about the situation.

After Saturday's comments, most fans were convinced that a trade deal had been agreed to ship Butler to another team. Here's what one user wrote:

"That’s the proper PR exit anyway lol""

"Listen to his words carefully. Jimmy Butler loves the city, but not the team. He's gone," another said.

"Oh he’s gone, that’s a man who has heard of the successful trade," one fan added.

Meanwhile, one fan suggested Pat Riley should "punish" Butler by trading him to Washington:

"Pat Riley please do the right thing and send Jimmy to the Washington Wizards for punishment"

Another fan said:

"Pat Riley is Miami villain no. 1"

"Pat Riley really exiled him," one fan added.

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Jimmy Butler trade looking more imminent as deadline approaches

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler's relationship has soured beyond any potential for it to be repaired. A trade looks imminent with each passing day amid Butler's suspensions and public comments on his situation. On Saturday, Butler remained iffy about saying that he was spending his final weekend in Miami. Here's what he said:

"I don't know. But It's going to be a fun weekend."

Heat insider Barry Jackson reported that the franchise is making efforts to move Butler before the trade deadline. The offers haven't been enticing but could improve close to Feb. 6. The Suns are one of the hot favorites to land the six-time All-Star. However, the complex nature of the deal is delaying this potential move.