For example, the Heat can’t take back more salary in a trade than it sends out as a team above the first apron. Then teams above the second apron like the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks can’t aggregate salaries in a trade or send out cash in a trade, along with not being able to take back more salary in a trade than they send out.

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has made major headlines over the last few weeks, thanks to his open request to be traded away from the organization.In fact, Butler has clarified his stance on playing for any team in the NBA that isn't the Heat.

Despite both sides seemingly having interest in a move, it reportedly isn't a foregone conclusion that the Miami Heat will deal Jimmy Butler prior to the