Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

Dallas' second-year center has been out of the lineup since Jan. 14 and will likely miss the rest of the regular season.

The Los Angeles Lakers' stars feel like they need more to compete for a championship this season. On Wednesday, ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania reported LeBron James and Anthony Davis are worried the team has not done enough to be competitive down the stretch.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The saga between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took another turn on Wednesday. Butler has been suspended two games by the Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Charania reported that Butler missed a team flight on Wednesday and had planned to rejoin the Heat tonight.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a relatively healthy team this season, but they've had one crucial part of their system missing since 2023. It was revealed by

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is having a resurgent season and it's resulted in teams showing trade interest in him.

The Miami Heat have suspended star forward Jimmy Butler for the second time as the NBA Trade Deadline gets closer.

After recently returning to the court, Jimmy Butler will find himself on the sidelines yet again. The Miami Heat are suspending Butler for two games, ESPN's S

The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively will miss two to three months with a foot injury, according to new reports.

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will reportedly participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 14-16 in San Francisco.