At 35, Jimmy Butler remains a top player in the NBA, currently with the Miami Heat. His name has surfaced in trade discussions, especially after Magic Johnson expressed interest in him joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson praised Butler's playoff performance and physical style of play.

Butler averages 19.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season. The Heat, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, have reached the NBA Finals twice during his tenure. Butler, a six-time All-Star, has a player option for $52.4 million next season.

The Lakers, with two top players, are seventh in the Western Conference, showing inconsistency with a 15-12 record.