In an appearance on "SportsCenter" late Friday night ( YouTube link ), Shams Charania of ESPN gave the latest update on Jimmy Butler ‘s situation in Miami, stating that the Heat would prefer to trade the six-time All-Star “as soon as possible.”

The Miami Heat are in no way forced to part ways with veteran star Jimmy Butler at February's trade deadline. Still, it appears the route Miami's front office is eager to take. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday evening the Heat are looking to move the six-time All-Star forward "as soon as possible.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reportedly "prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline," ESPN's Shams Charania