Jimmy Butler's candid remarks reignited rumors about his future in Miami, but both parties must work together no matter what

While the Suns might be open to trading Bradley Beal, it takes two to tango, and the Heat have no incentive to take him back as the centerpiece of a Jimmy Butler trade.

More twists and turns are happening for the Phoenix Suns in their potential pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. The Suns and Butler have been a rumored pairing for weeks now, as Phoenix could be looking to shake up their star core while Butler could look for greener pastures outside of South Beach.

Suns guard Bradley Beal was candid about his thoughts regarding the Jimmy Butler trade rumors surrounding the team.

Reporting for NBA Countdown on the line drawn in the sand: Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami, with two teams [Warriors and Suns] at the top of his desired destinations –

"The Suns meanwhile, would need to have Bradley Beal waive his no trade clause. Sources told ESPN that the Heat have no desire to take back the $110 million owed to Beal and that Phoenix would need to find a third team to get involved to make a deal work."

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is indeed interested in joining the Phoenix Suns via a trade, Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reports.

Jimmy Butler declared himself healthy after what he described as a fairly severe illness for more than a week and said he will return to the Heat's lineup on Wednesday.

Whispers of a potential partnership between the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler have grown into much louder talks as the Feb. 6 trade deadline begins to approach. The idea now doesn't seem as asinine as previously thanks to a handful of NBA and Suns insiders confirming the interest from both sides.

Pat Riley said Jimmy Butler will remain in Miami. But what do the odds say? Check out the latest, as the NBA trade deadline looms.