Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

The Bulls star has a legitimate All-Star case. He's averaging 24 points per game, has scored 30-plus points in six straight games and he's shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, the fifth-best mark in the NBA — but Chicago still can't find anyone to take on his contract.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

As the NBA trade deadline draws nearer, here are the latest rumors on star players Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson and Zach LaVine.

Recent updates have indicated that the Warriors' front office has kept their eye on the Chicago Bulls' floor-stretching former All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, who would add another dimension to Golden State's offense as a 41.1% shooter from distance this season.

According to Shams Charania on ESPN , James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-round picks. They have expressed that they want the organization to make moves to contend for a championship, believing that they are potentially a piece or two away.

For the time being, Butler continues to take the floor for the Heat, though the six-time All-Star had another underwhelming outing on Tuesday vs. Portland.

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers could try to trade for Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball. Ball began his career

The Los Angeles Lakers are approaching the 2025 NBA trade deadline with a need to improve. Anthony Davis and LeBron James appear to be worried.

Sources said the Bulls have been receiving calls from teams on two key players: Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.Source: ESPN What’s the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson @KCJHoop Nikola Vucevic in

Heat statement on Jimmy Butler’s two-game suspension without pay: “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games for continued pattern of disregard of team rules,