One might think more Miami Heat fans think the team itself is suffering more than Jimmy Butler during the latter’s latest absence. At least one survey says you’re wrong to have that idea. The popular @5ReasonsSports X (formerly Twitter) account posted a poll Friday night asking,

A source who has spoken to multiple teams told The Miami Herald that Butler is considered available on the trade market. Butler was non-committal when asked earlier this month if he wants to remain with the Heat. But there’s nothing to suggest that a deal was imminent, and no indication that the Heat would cave to his preferences.

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.