The Los Angeles Lakers could be the surprise third team that helps the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat agree on a Jimmy Butler trade.

Fun fact: Over the last 5 games, Raptors are holding opponents to 95.5 points per 100 possessions in 158 MIN with Davion Mitchell on court. They’re allowing 128.5 points per 100 with him OFF court. Opponents are shooting 38.7 FG% with him on & 49.1% with him off in the last 5. pic.twitter.com/Q4HNwsPawm

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward and future Hall of Famer believes Jimmy Butler would be an ideal addtion ahead of the trade deadline.

The poster dunk drew a humorous reaction from Bronny James on the bench, and following the game, Austin Reaves spoke about the continued development of his on-court chemistry with LeBron James that dates back to when Reaves first joined the Lakers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returns from a seven-match ban with 18 points as his side lose to the Denver Nuggets.

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Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

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.

It was a 117-108 win for the Lakers and while it was not LeBron James ' best game by any means, he did step up to the plate in the fourth quarter. 9 of LeBron's 22 points on the night came in the fourth quarter, as he led all players in fourth quarter scoring to guide the Lakers over the line.

As rumors intensify of the Suns positioning themselves to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Heat, Beal's future is up in the air.

In what has been a difficult season for the Miami Heat, veteran Kevin Love is doing what he can to keep the mood light in the locker room. Throughout the drama between Jimmy Butler and the Heat, Love has been provided some much needed humor on social media.

LeBron James aired out his frustrations over the weekend about the Lakers' roster construction. Could the trade deadline give them clarity?