How the situation between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat got to this point and why a trade might not be as easy as it seems.

Jimmy Butler was Miami's best player for five years, the leader of a team that went to the NBA Finals twice in his tenure. He talked big and, at times, played bigger. He spoke with reverence for the city,

Butler, 35, has elevated his career in Miami but the clock is ticking ahead of February's trade deadline. As Butler's situation heats up, many media outlets discuss what could happen, but former LA Clippers star Lou Williams compares Butler's situation in Miami to Blake Griffin's situation in LA.