The Phoenix Suns were linked to Jimmy Butler for much of the six-time All-Star's saga at the end of his tenure with the Miami Heat. Until they weren't.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Monday that Butler has told the Warriors he won't sign a contract extension if the Heat work out a trade with Golden State. Butler, 35, has a $52.4 million player option on his contract for the 2025-26 season. If he declines that option, Butler will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry won two championships together with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn't mean a reunion is coming. In fact, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and a number of other reports on Wednesday afternoon,