Jimmy Butler returned to the court Friday night after serving a seven-game suspension, but his performance in the Miami Heat’s 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets only added to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

As reported by Evan Sidery, the Hornets are open to helping facilitate trades ahead of the deadline to gain future draft capital. Charlotte is keeping the same strategy from the offseason as they hope to earn a top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Butler met with Heat president Pat Riley last week, and then met with Heat owner Micky Arison and chief executive officer Nick Arison on Thursday, according to league sources. Through it all, Butler has remained adamant about his desire to be traded.