Fans of the Miami Heat appear to be unhappy with the most recent information about Jimmy Butler’s future.

Earlier this summer, Jimmy Butler’s future was a hot topic of conversation. According to reports, he requested a maximum extension, which the Miami Heat were unwilling to provide him. It eventually resulted in departure rumors.

After a few weeks, however, everything appeared to have calmed down, and Butler had made the decision to stay in Miami, albeit only through the 2024–2025 season.

Now, rumors regarding Butler’s future have surfaced once more. This time, a possible destination has also been mentioned in the event that Butler decides to leave Miami.

Butler appears to be prepared to go full steam ahead for the Heat in the 24-25 campaign, but he is also thinking ahead to next summer’s possible free agency.

Butler “likes” the Brooklyn Nets, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, and he is likely to test the market unless he can secure a maximum deal from the Heat in advance, according to Bleacher Report.

It should come as no surprise that Heat supporters expressed their displeasure with the announcement on social media.

Butler was not thought by some to be interested in joining the Nets instead of the Heat. Some questioned his desire to win a championship.

Butler signed a contract with the Heat in 2019. He has led the team to two NBA Finals during that tenure, although they have lost both times.

However, the Nets were known as the New Jersey Nets the previous time they won 50 or more games in a regular season.

Naturally, Butler will turn 35 in September and will look to sign his final big deal the following summer. Like it usually does, money will speak. At that point, moving to Brooklyn might make sense. Nothing ought to be excluded at all.