NBA trade season is approaching starting Dec. 15 when newly signed players can be dealt, and that means Shams Charania is working overtime. The long-time NBA insider is in his first season at ESPN after replacing the legend Adrian Wojnarowski,

Charania also reported that Butler's agent, Bernie Lee, has told the "league circles" about his client's potential interest in joining the Phoenix Suns. However, Lee publicly called out Charania for spreading a false rumor as he went ballistic on X (formerly known as Twitter).

It's near impossible for an NBA season to pass without drama surrounding a star player. This year Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler is first up in the spotlight after it was reported the front office is listening to trade offers on the 35-year-old.