It was in the middle of October, in the afternoon, after Jimmy Butler’s infamous practice session, where he took the bench players on his then-team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and beat the starting group.

The Miami Heat likely weren't planning on completing a groundbreaking trade before the Jimmy Butler drama. However, the organization could swap Butler for an undervalued Boston Celtics superstar this season.

The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA. That doesn't mean that they wouldn't try to improve it if the right deal came along. Jimmy Butler is available and he is a really good small forward when healthy. This trade proposal would see Boston land him.

One of those is the defending champion Boston Celtics, who — at full health — dropped a disappointing game Wednesday night against a Toronto Raptors team that entered the night with only nine victories. Boston still has elite talent, but it has one glaring issue it seemingly can’t shed.

Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.

The latest development is that, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Heat failed to pay Butler for a period during the summer.

A source close to Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler said the 14-year veteran has been frustrated with the front office over the lack of trades

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

With tanking warfare commencing around the association, the Sixers must quickly decide on their philosophy. Or just wait until it’s decided for them.

On Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Boston Celtics (at home) in San Francisco. At halftime, NBA legend Charles Barkley made a bold statement about the Warriors (via the NBA on TNT).

Rookie Stephon Castle impressed with 20 points of his own for San Antonio. Devin Vassell chipped in 21 while Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 12 boards and six blocks. The team falls to 19-21 on the season and have now lost five of their last six games.